IRS Notices & Letters
“The IRS sent me a notice saying I owe a big balance, but I don't understand it, is it real?”
An IRS notice claiming a large balance can be real, but the details matter, including the notice number, the tax year involved, and whether the amount matches prior returns, payments, or recent IRS correspondence. Some notices reflect a proposed adjustment, while others may point to unpaid tax, penalties, or interest, and scam letters can also imitate official IRS language. The wording, mailing address, and account information often help determine whether it came from the IRS or from a third party. Reviewing the notice carefully and comparing it with your records usually clarifies what the agency is saying. 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.
“The IRS says I owe money on a notice I don't understand, is it real?”
“I got an IRS notice saying I owe a large amount, but I don't understand it, is it legitimate?”
“How do I tell if an IRS notice saying I owe money is legitimate?”
“I received an IRS letter saying I owe a lot, but I can't make sense of 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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