IRS Notices & Letters
“The IRS sent me a confusing bill saying I owe money, could this be an actual notice?”
An IRS bill that appears confusing can often be an actual notice, but the details matter, including the notice number, the account information shown, and whether the amounts match prior filings or payments. In many cases, the wording, return year, and any explanation of interest or penalties help indicate whether it is a routine balance due notice, a proposed adjustment, or something that needs closer review. It is also common to compare the mailing address, formatting, and contact information against known IRS correspondence, since scam letters can look similar. A focused session can map this against your actual situation in plain English.
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 an IRS notice saying I owe money, but I don't understand it, could it be legit?”
“I got a confusing IRS notice saying I owe money, how do I know if it's legitimate?”
“My IRS notice says I owe a lot, but I'm not sure what it means, is it legitimate?”
“I received an IRS notice claiming I owe money, and I don't understand why, is it legitimate?”
“Someone filed a fraudulent unemployment claim using my social security number and I received a 1099-G, how do I prove to the IRS that I did not receive this money?”
“I got a CP11 notice claiming I miscalculated my taxes and now owe money, what specific documents do I need to mail back to prove my original return was correct?”
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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