IRS Notices & Letters
“I received an IRS notice I can't make sense of, is this actually from the IRS?”
An IRS notice can be confusing at first glance, and authenticity often depends on details like the notice number, the taxpayer information shown, and whether the contact information matches known IRS channels. In many cases, the wording, formatting, and reason for the notice can help indicate whether it is a real IRS communication or a scam letter. The type of notice, any account reference details, and whether it relates to a return, payment, or identity issue are often part of the review. If the notice seems unusual, those elements usually matter most. Working through the specifics with a CPA is the cleanest way to land on the right move.
In your 30-minute session, the KGOB advisor handling it will:
- Read your exact situation and tell you, in plain English, what’s actually going on.
- Lay out your options and the trade-offs — no jargon, no judgment.
- Give you a clear next step you can act on, whether that’s with us or on your own.
“The IRS sent me a letter saying I owe $5,000, and I don't know if it's legitimate?”
“My IRS letter says I owe money, but it seems confusing, is it valid?”
“I got a notice from the IRS about a balance due, and I'm not sure it's legitimate?”
“The IRS says I owe a tax amount on a notice I don't understand, is this official?”
“I got a CP2000 notice from the IRS, what does it mean and what do I do?”
“I got a CP14 notice from the IRS, what does it mean and what do I do?”
This page is a prompt to start a conversation, not tax or legal advice, and states no tax-law specifics as fact. A consult session does not by itself create an ongoing engagement. We do not promise specific outcomes or savings. Kohari Gonzalez Oneyear & Brown PLLC — Charlotte, NC.
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