IRS Notices & Letters
“My IRS notice says I owe money and I don't understand why, is this actually from the IRS?”
An IRS notice that says money is owed can be genuine, but the details matter because similar letters can also come from scams or from a mismatch in reported income, payments, or credits. The notice number, sender address, and any reference to a tax year often help identify whether it is an actual IRS communication. The wording on the notice, the account information shown, and whether it matches prior filings or payment records are also important clues. In many cases, the best context comes from comparing the letter to recent returns and transcripts. Sitting down with a CPA for thirty minutes is usually enough to draw a clean line on this.
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 money on a notice I don't understand, is it real?”
“I got an IRS notice saying I owe a large amount, but I don't understand it, is it legitimate?”
“How do I tell if an IRS notice saying I owe money is legitimate?”
“I received an IRS letter saying I owe a lot, but I can't make sense of 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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