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Understanding What Triggers an IRS Audit
An IRS audit can be a stressful, intrusive, and intimidating procedure, especially if you try to face it alone. The purpose of an audit is to make certain that your tax return was prepared correctly and accurately, and it does not necessarily mean that you made an error or were dishonest. You deserve to be treated fairly, and it is important that the IRS be made to stay within the boundaries and guidelines established by tax law.
There are specific items the IRS may be looking for in audit examinations. Generally, they are looking to identify a discrepancy between what you earned and what you disclosed to them. The IRS notice you receive will typically identify the tax year under review, the issues or items it wants to examine, and what records or documents you’ll need to provide. Reading that notice carefully before responding is an important first step.
In order to do this, their auditors will look for:
Preparation can help you address an audit situation. By thoroughly reviewing your tax returns and financial information, potential trouble spots may be located and response plans considered before the audit occurs. We review the IRS notice, identify what records were requested, organize supporting documentation, and evaluate your response options before any communication goes to the IRS.
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If you or a loved one is being audited, you can seek the help of an experienced tax audit attorney. With over 30 years of tax law experience, our firm can assist with IRS audit concerns. Call The Law Office of Michael K. Miller, P.A. today!
Correspondence, Office, & Field Audits
Not every audit works the same way, and the format of yours will shape the approach we take. The IRS conducts correspondence audits through written requests, which are typically resolved by mail. Office audits require you to appear at an IRS location with specific records, while field audits bring an IRS Revenue Agent directly to your home or place of business. A National Research Program examination, the most comprehensive type the IRS conducts, involves a detailed, line-by-line review of the entire return.
Once we are engaged as your representative, we file Form 2848, the Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative, with the IRS. That authorization allows us to communicate with the IRS, receive tax information related to your matter, and represent you in discussions or negotiations within the scope of the authorization. Under the Internal Revenue Code, taxpayers who retain authorized representation generally are not required to attend an IRS interview unless formally summoned, depending on the applicable circumstances.
Benefits of Hiring a Tax Attorney for IRS Audits
Receiving an IRS notification in the mail can be extremely intimidating, and you may not know what the next step should be. Having an attorney represent you can help you understand the audit process and respond to the IRS within the applicable rules. Having a tax audit lawyer in Palm Beach County who previously served as an IRS Revenue Agent provides experience with tax procedures and examinations.
Working with an attorney can help develop a plan of action for your IRS audit and support your response throughout the process. Following the wrong advice when you are being audited can be both dangerous and costly. Depending on the type of audit you are facing, whether it be correspondence, office, or field, you will need to approach the requirements for each differently.
Reasons why an attorney can be helpful during an audit:
Confidential attorney-client communications protected under applicable privilege rules
Legal analysis of the tax issues and statutes relevant to your examination
Representation in communications and meetings with IRS personnel
Experience in negotiating tax settlements
Gather and analyze receipts and documents
Evaluation of whether audit reconsideration or further review may be appropriate
Mr. Miller is a former IRS Revenue Agent and understands how they operate in the performance of audits. As a CPA and tax audit attorney with more than 30 years of tax law experience, he brings both financial and legal perspective to every examination. You don’t have to take on the IRS alone. You can have a professional fighting on your behalf.
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