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“I received an unsolicited text message containing a link to review my state tax refund status, does the Department of Revenue ever communicate through SMS?”
Unsolicited text messages about a state tax refund can raise both tax and identity-theft concerns, since revenue departments often vary in how they contact taxpayers and many refund-related scams use similar wording. The key factors are whether the message matches the state’s usual communication channels, whether the link leads to an official government domain, and whether any personal information was requested. The refund status itself, the sender identity, and whether there were recent filings or amended returns can also help determine if the message is legitimate or suspicious. 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.
“My RSUs vested and my paycheck looks off, did I already pay the tax?”
“My stock options vested and my paycheck looks off, did I already pay the tax?”
“My ESPP shares vested and my paycheck looks off, did I already pay the tax?”
“I have ESPP shares and don't understand how they're taxed, can you explain?”
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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