IRS Notices & Letters
“My IRS letter says I owe a balance, but I don't understand the notice, is it real?”
An IRS letter that shows a balance can be unsettling, and the first question is often whether the notice is authentic or part of a scam. The wording on the letter, the notice number, the mailing address, and how the account details match prior filings are often the main clues. In many cases, the balance may reflect a return change, missing payment, or a penalty notice, but the exact meaning depends on the type of letter and the tax year involved. If the notice seems unclear, the account transcript and any related filing records are often helpful for sorting out what the IRS is saying. 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 says I owe on a notice I can't make sense of, how do I know if it's legitimate?”
“I received an IRS letter saying I owe a large amount, and I'm not sure it's real, is it legitimate?”
“My IRS notice says I owe money, but the notice is confusing, could this be legitimate?”
“I got a notice from the IRS claiming I owe money, and I don't understand it, is it valid?”
“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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