IRS Notices & Letters
“The IRS mailed me a notice about money owed, and it doesn't look right, is it legitimate?”
An IRS notice about money owed can be legitimate even when it looks unfamiliar, and the details often matter more than the envelope itself. The notice number, the taxpayer information shown, and whether the amount relates to a filed return, estimated balance, or prior correspondence are common clues. In many cases, matching the notice to IRS records and checking for signs of identity theft, transcription errors, or scam formatting helps narrow down what is happening. The exact wording, mailing address, and any account references can also shape whether it appears to be an official IRS communication. 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.
“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?”
“I got a notice from the IRS about a tax balance, and I'm unsure if it's real?”
“The IRS says I owe money, but the notice is confusing, how do I know it's legit?”
“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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