IRS Notices & Letters

“What is a CP12 IRS notice, and how do I handle it?”

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A CP12 IRS notice is typically a letter about a return where the IRS has made a change, often tied to a math correction or a revised refund amount. The practical response usually depends on what was changed, whether the notice matches the filed return, and whether any supporting records show a different result. It is also important to look at the notice date, the tax year involved, and whether the adjustment affects other parts of the return, such as credits or withholding. Keeping the notice and return together often helps make sense of the IRS’s explanation. A short conversation with a CPA can sort out what applies to your specific numbers.

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.
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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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