IRS Notices & Letters
“The IRS sent me a notice saying I owe a big balance, but I don't understand it, is that real?”
An IRS notice showing a balance due can be real, but the details matter, especially the notice number, the tax year involved, and whether the amount matches prior returns, payments, or any recent changes the IRS may have made. In many cases, the wording, payment instructions, and taxpayer information help show whether it is an actual IRS notice or a scam letter. If the balance seems unexpected, the account transcript, recent correspondence, and any identity theft concerns often shape how the notice is interpreted and what steps come next. A CPA who reads your specifics can usually tell you, in plain English, where this lands.
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.
“I got an IRS notice saying I owe money, but I don't understand it, could it be legit?”
“I got a confusing IRS notice saying I owe money, how do I know if it's legitimate?”
“My IRS notice says I owe a lot, but I'm not sure what it means, is it legitimate?”
“I received an IRS notice claiming I owe money, and I don't understand why, is it legitimate?”
“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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