IRS Notices & Letters

“My IRS letter is CP11, what does that mean for my return?”

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A CP11 notice usually means the IRS has identified a change on a filed return and says that the result is a balance due or a revised refund amount. The practical meaning often depends on what item the IRS adjusted, whether the return was filed jointly or separately, and whether the taxpayer’s records match the figures the IRS used. It can also matter whether the notice reflects a simple math correction, a missing form, or another reporting difference. Reviewing the notice details and comparing them with the original return and supporting documents is often the starting point. A short conversation with a CPA can sort out what applies to your specific numbers.

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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