IRS Notices & Letters
“The IRS sent me a letter saying I owe money, but I can't tell what it means, is it legit?”
An IRS letter that says money is owed can be legitimate, but the meaning often depends on the notice number, the tax year involved, and whether the balance came from a return, an adjustment, or a collection notice. The wording and formatting can also help show whether it is a real IRS communication or a scam attempt. Details such as the sender address, any account or notice reference, and whether the letter matches prior filings often shape how it is understood. In many cases, comparing the letter to IRS records and prior correspondence helps clarify what the IRS is saying. Walking the details through with a CPA is the fastest way to know what truly applies here.
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?”
“I got a notice from the IRS claiming I owe money, and I don't understand it, is it valid?”
“The IRS says I owe a balance on a notice I don't understand, is that actually 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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