IRS Notices & Letters

“My IRS CP504 notice came in, what does it mean and how do I respond?”

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A CP504 notice usually signals that the IRS believes a balance remains unpaid and that collection activity may be moving forward, so the details in the notice matter. The response often depends on whether the underlying tax return is accurate, whether payment has already been made or arranged, and whether there are missing records, identity issues, or prior notices that were not resolved. The timing and wording can also affect whether the matter is still in an early collection stage or tied to a larger account problem. Reviewing the notice carefully and matching it to IRS account records is often the starting point. 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.
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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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