IRS Notices & Letters
“I received an LT18 notice stating I failed to respond to a previous letter I never actually got, how do I reset the clock to avoid immediate severe penalties?”
An LT18 notice usually points to a collection or compliance issue tied to an earlier IRS communication, so the practical questions often center on whether the prior letter was mailed to the correct address, what response history exists, and whether the account can be updated with a current mailing address or representative authorization. The timing of the notice, the type of prior notice referenced, and any proof that the earlier letter was never received can all affect how the IRS views the account. In many cases, the notice language and the taxpayer’s records help determine what options are available next. A targeted review with a CPA can turn the uncertainty into a clear next step.
In your 90-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.
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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