IRS Notices & Letters

“My refund is held and I got an IRS notice, what now?”

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An IRS notice tied to a held refund often points to a return review, a mismatch in reported information, or an identity verification step, but the exact reason depends on the notice type and the details on the return. The notice number, any requested response, and whether the refund is being delayed for income, withholding, or identity checks can all shape what happens next. In many cases, the wording of the letter and the tax year involved are the key clues for understanding the issue and the likely next step. A CPA who reads your specifics can usually tell you, in plain English, where this lands.

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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