IRS Notices & Letters
“My IRS notice says CP12, what does that mean?”
A CP12 notice usually indicates that the IRS made a change to a filed return and believes the adjustment affects the refund or balance due. The meaning often depends on which line items were changed, whether the notice discusses math corrections, and how the revised figures compare with the original return. It can also matter whether the notice is tied to a refund, an underpayment, or an account update. Reading the explanation section carefully and matching it to the return on file often helps clarify what the IRS adjusted and why. 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.
“I got a CP12 from the IRS, what is it asking me to do?”
“Why did I receive a CP12 notice from the IRS?”
“What should I do about an IRS CP12 letter?”
“I received a CP12 notice from the IRS, and I'm not sure what it means?”
“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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