IRS Notices & Letters
“Why would the IRS send me a notice saying I owe money when I don't understand what it's for?”
An IRS notice saying money is owed can come from several different situations, and the meaning often depends on the notice type, the tax year involved, and what the IRS says it reviewed. In many cases, the notice reflects a mismatch between a return and IRS records, a missing form or payment, or an adjustment tied to income, credits, or withholding. The notice number and any enclosed explanation usually help identify whether the issue is a balance due, an estimate, or a proposed change. Understanding the source of the amount often starts with comparing the notice to filed records and account transcripts. 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.
“I got an IRS notice saying I owe money, but I don't understand it, could it be legit?”
“The IRS says I owe a large amount on a notice I can't make sense of, is this real?”
“I received an IRS notice claiming I owe money, and I don't understand why, is it legitimate?”
“My IRS letter says I owe a lot, but I don't understand the notice, is it actually valid?”
“A tax preparer promised me a massive refund using a secret self-employment tax credit, am I legally liable for fraud if they falsify my return to get the money?”
“Someone filed a fraudulent unemployment claim using my social security number and I received a 1099-G, how do I prove to the IRS that I did not receive this money?”
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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