IRS Notices & Letters
“My IRS letter says I owe a balance, but I don't know why, is it legitimate?”
An IRS letter showing a balance due can be legitimate, but the details matter. The notice type, the tax year involved, and whether it references a return, adjustment, or penalty often help explain where the amount came from. In many cases, the IRS sends these letters after matching reported income, processing a return, or applying a prior payment differently than expected. Signs such as the notice number, your name and partial tax ID, and the account summary can help with verification, while mismatched details or unclear payment instructions can raise concern. A targeted review with a CPA can turn the uncertainty into a clear next step.
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 $20,000, and I'm not sure it's legit?”
“My IRS notice says I owe a large amount, but I can't make sense of it, is it valid?”
“The IRS mailed me a notice about money owed, and it doesn't look right, is it legitimate?”
“I got a notice from the IRS about a tax balance, and I'm unsure if it's real?”
“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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