No, you are not missing something. The IRS is just as human (contrary to popular opinion) as the rest of us.
However, I don't know of this is a case of someone misreading a document and mistyping a number or a case of a data file being improperly created so the IRS computer imported the sale and got it wrong.
No matter. You must respond by the due date in the letter, but otherwise, this is not a big deal. These kinds of letters get sent out all the time.
Just reply to the IRS, make it clear that the IRS data is in error, and then show them why using those - and other - images.
The IRS is really not demanding money yet, but just a response, so give them a well-documented response. Give them a chance to correct the problem on their end.
NOTE: if there is a IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center near you, if face to face feels better, make an appointment and go show someone your documentation.
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