IRS Notices & Letters
“The IRS sent me a notice about money owed, but I can't tell if it's legitimate?”
An IRS notice about money owed can be legitimate, but the details matter because similar-looking letters can also be scams or mistaken notices. The notice number, the taxpayer information shown, and whether it matches prior IRS filings are often important clues. The type of balance described, any account summary, and the mailing method can also help distinguish a real IRS communication from a fraudulent one. In many cases, the wording, return address, and whether the notice references a specific tax year provide useful context for evaluating what the IRS is claiming. A targeted review with a CPA can turn the uncertainty into a clear next step.
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.
“My IRS letter says I owe money, but it seems confusing, is it valid?”
“I got a notice from the IRS about a balance due, and I'm not sure it's legitimate?”
“I received an IRS letter claiming I owe $5,000, and I'm questioning if it's real?”
“I got a letter from the IRS that I don't understand, and it says I owe money, is it authentic?”
“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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