IRS Notices & Letters
“The IRS sent me a letter claiming I owe taxes, but I don't understand it, is it legitimate?”
An IRS letter claiming a balance due can be legitimate, but the details matter. The notice number, the taxpayer information shown, and how the amount was calculated often help determine whether it is an official IRS communication or something suspicious. It is also common to compare the letter against prior returns, payment records, and any recent changes in filing status, income, or withholding. If the wording is confusing or the notice references an unfamiliar issue, the format and mailing address can provide useful clues about whether it is a real IRS notice or a scam attempt. 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 says I owe on a notice I can't make sense of, how do I know if it's legitimate?”
“I received an IRS letter saying I owe a large amount, and I'm not sure it's real, is it legitimate?”
“My IRS notice says I owe money, but the notice is confusing, could this be legitimate?”
“I got a notice from the IRS claiming I owe money, and I don't understand 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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