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IRS Notices & Letters

“What is a CP504 IRS notice, and what do I do about it?”

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A CP504 notice is an IRS collection letter that usually signals that an unpaid tax balance has moved into a more serious stage of enforcement. The practical meaning often depends on which tax period is involved, whether the balance is accurate, and whether prior notices were missed or responded to. It can also matter whether the notice is tied to a single return, multiple years, or an account issue such as payments already made but not yet reflected. The wording, balance details, and any collection language in the notice are often the key points to review first. Walking the details through with a CPA is the fastest way to know what truly applies here.

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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