IRS Notices & Letters
“The IRS sent me a CP09 notice saying I might be entitled to an Earned Income Credit I didn't claim, do I just sign the worksheet or file a whole amended return?”
A CP09 notice often centers on whether the IRS believes a taxpayer may qualify for a credit that was not originally claimed, and the response can depend on the tax year involved, the information already on file, and whether the notice is only asking for confirmation or a fuller correction. In many cases, the worksheet, the original return, and any supporting income or family-status records all matter in deciding whether a simple reply is enough or whether a revised return is part of the process. The wording of the notice and the taxpayer’s filing history usually shape the next step. Going through your records with a CPA usually surfaces the answer in under an hour.
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.
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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