IRS Notices & Letters
“The IRS sent me a CP12 notice saying they changed my return and drastically lowered my refund, how do I formally dispute their automated math calculation?”
A CP12 notice usually means the IRS says it corrected a math or processing issue on a filed return and adjusted the refund amount. The practical question often turns on what was changed, whether the IRS adjustment matches the return records, and whether supporting documents show a different result. In many cases, the response path depends on the notice details, the tax year involved, and whether the issue is a simple arithmetic correction, a missing form, or a broader mismatch with reported income or credits. Working through the specifics with a CPA is the cleanest way to land on the right move.
In your 60-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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