IRS Notices & Letters

“What is the IRS CP11 notice asking me to do?”

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An IRS CP11 notice usually means the IRS made a change to a filed return and says there is a balance due, often because of a math correction, a mismatch in reported income or payments, or an adjustment to credits or withholding. The exact meaning depends on the specific line items the IRS changed and whether the notice shows interest or penalties as part of the amount. The response can also depend on whether the return was filed jointly, whether any payments were already made, and whether the taxpayer agrees with the IRS adjustment. A targeted review with a CPA can turn the uncertainty into a clear next step.

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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