What is an IRS correspondence audit and what do you need to know about any IRS audit? Not all Internal Revenue Service audits are the same. Rather, many US taxpayers are surprised to learn IRS audits can take different forms. Today, we will be discussing one form in particular, the...
IRS Audit Lawyers in San Diego
Have you been notified of an audit in San Diego? What should you do? The first step is to download and read the free booklet to your right entitled "What to Expect from an IRS Audit." This will give you some valuable information, and help you to understand what to...
Does the IRS Have the Burden of Proof in an IRS Audit?
Does the IRS have the burden of proof in an IRS Audit? It might shock you to learn the burden of proof in an IRS audit, and in most dealings with the IRS lies on the US taxpayer, not on the IRS. This is quite backwards from an American perspective...
Should a Taxpayer Contact the IRS if They Receive an Audit Notification?
Should a taxpayer contact the IRS if they receive an audit notification? Quite simply - it isn't in your financial or legal interest to contact the IRS directly. Most citizens think that cooperating with the IRS is the best policy. They go out of their way to be courteous to...
Why Was Our Tax Return Selected for an IRS Audit?
We are often asked “Why was our tax return selected for an IRS audit?” If you have received a notification from the IRS of their intent to audit your tax return(s) your first step should be to gain an understanding of what to expect from an IRS audit. You should never...
Deductions That Often Trigger an IRS Audit
Are there red flags or deductions that often trigger an IRS audit? What are some of the known IRS audit triggers, and what should you be considering at this time? With the end of another year approaching, many of our clients are already considering tax preparation and planning for 2022. ...
How Was I Identified for an IRS Audit in San Diego
We are often asked “How was I identified for an IRS Audit in the first place?” There are a number of issues which could trigger an IRS audit. Generally speaking, the IRS develops targets for enforcement each year based upon consistent areas of under-reported income, underpaid tax or areas where...
What is an IRS Office Audit in San Diego
What is an IRS office audit in San Diego and should you be concerned? The standard IRS audit most of us have heard about is known as a “correspondence” audit. This means the audit takes place at a distance (phone, mail, e-mail, etc.) between the taxpayer, their legal representative and...
What are Some of the Top IRS Audit Triggers for 2021?
What are some of the top IRS audit triggers for 2021? The past few years many sources have reported a reduction in IRS audits. Recently, the IRS has implemented new procedures to step up audits in an effort to increase collections for the US Treasury. Lost revenues associated with past...