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IRS Audit Defense
What to do the moment an IRS notice or audit letter shows up in your mailbox.
In an Audit, You're the One Who Has to Prove It
Dealing with an audit on your own is nerve-wracking, and it's easy to volunteer more than the IRS actually asked for. We'll walk you through exactly what they're requesting, get your records and documentation in order, and make sure what you send back is accurate and complete.
We deal with the examiner directly - you shouldn't have to face the IRS on your own.
Key Things to Know
- Making sense of the notice
- Getting your documentation in order
- Knowing what comes next
Ready when you are
Operational Milestones
Notice analysis
We start with the actual Information Document Request to pin down exactly what triggered the audit and how far it reaches.
Packaging
Only the documentation actually required gets gathered and organized - we keep anything unrelated out of the examiner's view.
Resolution
We push back on every expense the examiner tries to disallow, right through to a signed closing agreement.
Included Services & Outcomes
Handling It Yourself Carries Real Risk
An audit notice throws off your whole routine - and whatever you say to an examiner can pull prior years or related entities into scope. Representing yourself is usually how a narrow inquiry becomes a costly one.
Questions
IRS Audit Defense FAQ
Should I just call the auditor myself and explain?
We'd strongly advise against it. Whatever you say can be used to widen the audit into prior years or other business entities you're connected to. Let us handle that conversation instead.
Could an audit turn into something criminal?
It's rare - but if an examiner believes what happened was intentional rather than an honest mistake, they can hand the case to Criminal Investigation. That's exactly why having representation early matters.
What does audit defense typically cost?
We price it as a flat engagement fee tied to how complex and how broad the audit is - never by the hour.
The auditor is already here - can you still step in?
Yes - and the most important thing right now is to stop talking and call us immediately.
Realistically, how long does an audit drag on?
Correspondence audits usually wrap up in 60 to 90 days. Field audits take longer - typically 6 to 9 months.
Resources
IRS Audit Defense insights
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