IRS Notices & Letters
“The IRS says I owe money, but the notice is confusing, how do I know it's legit?”
An IRS notice that says money is owed can be unsettling, and the first question is often whether the letter is authentic or part of a scam. The notice number, the taxpayer name and address, and the way the IRS explains the balance all matter, along with whether it refers to a recent return, a prior audit, or a collection issue. The wording can be confusing because different notices serve different purposes, and some are generated automatically. Matching the notice to your records and checking for signs of identity theft or mismatched filing information often helps clarify what is being claimed. A short conversation with a CPA can sort out what applies to your specific numbers.
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?”
“How can I tell if an IRS notice claiming I owe money is legitimate?”
“I received an IRS letter I don't understand that says I owe money, is it a real notice?”
“My IRS notice says I owe a large amount, 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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