We are often asked how to prepare for an IRS audit. If you have received a letter of notification from the IRS concerning an audit, the first step you should take is to download our free guide "What to Expect from an IRS Audit" and contact the experienced tax attorneys...
The Statute of Limitations for an IRS Audit
What is the statute of limitations for an IRS audit? What rules extend the window for an IRS audit? How long does the IRS usually have to complete an audit of your taxes? Everyone may have a little fear in the back of their minds while filing their taxes, perhaps...
What to do if You Receive an IRS Audit Notification Letter
What should you do if you receive an IRS audit notification letter? Why should you consider engaging experienced IRS audit and tax attorney Janathan Allen, who represents U.S. taxpayers facing an IRS audit or any other federal or state tax issue. There are several things you should know if you...
You Sign Every Tax Return Under The Penalties of Perjury
Many Americans have not noticed the paragraph above their signature line on the 1040 and other IRS and state tax forms, which notifies the taxpayer that they signed their tax return "under the penalties of perjury" and that they had examined the return and underlying schedules. The "Sign Here" block...
An IRS Audit Doesn’t Have to Be a Nightmare
An IRS audit doesn't have to be a nightmare of financial and emotional fear. How do most US taxpayers react when they receive an audit letter from the IRS? What are the actions you can take to not only improve the likelihood of the best possible outcome in an IRS...
Willful versus Non-Willful Conduct in the Eyes of the IRS
What constitutes willful versus non-willful conduct in the eyes of the IRS? Why is this distinction important to the agency, especially regarding international disclosures and taxable events? We are often asked about how seriously the IRS takes “willful” conduct into account as it applies to an audit or tax-related investigation. ...
ABCast Episode 2 – the Process of an IRS Audit
ABCast Episode 2 focuses on "the Process of an IRS Audit." San Diego tax attorney Janathan Allen discusses what a US taxpayer needs to understand about an IRS audit, their rights as a taxpayer and how to handle themselves. This podcast discusses what to do from the moment you receive...
The Primary Concerns and Considerations of an IRS Audit
What are the primary concerns and considerations of an IRS audit? What exactly is its fundamental and overriding purpose? Is it -- as an Internal Revenue Service communiqué recently stated -- "a deterrent to … potentially noncompliant taxpayers," or is it primarily and foremost a tool to generate much need...
Should You Amend Your IRS Tax Filing or Just Let it Go?
If you have found a mistake in a recent return should you amend your IRS tax filing or just let it go? Today is the dreaded extended deadline day for filing your taxes, and there may be some people out there who are realizing that they made a tiny, honest...