IRS Notices & Letters
“What does it mean when the IRS keeps my refund and sends a letter?”
When the IRS keeps a refund and sends a letter, it often means the return was matched against another federal or state issue, such as a prior balance, a filing mismatch, or a review of credits claimed on the return. The letter usually explains which part of the refund was adjusted or held, and whether the issue relates to identity verification, past-due tax, or another account matter. The exact meaning depends on the notice type, the tax year involved, and whether the refund was reduced in full or only in part. 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.
“Why is my IRS refund being held after I got a letter?”
“What does my IRS notice mean if my refund is on hold?”
“I received an IRS letter saying my refund is delayed, why?”
“How do I find out why the IRS held my refund?”
“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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