One of the new realities for U.S. taxpayers includes the responsibility for managing an IRS correspondence audit. What should you do if you are contacted regarding any form of IRS audit? Did you know the present majority of IRS audits are known as "correspondence audits?" What is a correspondence audit,...
The Two Sources of Income Tax Audits in California
There are two sources of income tax audits in California: those initiated by the State of California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) and those based on audits conducted by another agency, such as the IRS. This second form of audit, often referred to as a "Piggy-Back Audit," is one of the...
The Risk of California FTB Audits is Increasing
Did you know that the risk of California FTB audits is increasing when compared to the trend of IRS audits in 2025? The California Franchise Tax Board, or FTB, has recently invested in advanced data processing systems and AI applications. This, combined with streamlined information sharing with the IRS, Employment...
The Statute of Limitations in an IRS Audit
Why is the statute of limitations such an essential factor in an IRS audit? Should you approve a request from the auditor for a waiver of the statute of limitations in an IRS audit? This is often a complex question, and if you are not represented by an experienced tax...
An Appeal of an IRS Audit is Based Upon the Audit’s Examination File
Did you know the appeal of an IRS audit is based upon the IRS examination file record of the audit itself? When the IRS produces its "Notice of Determination" at the end of an audit, a very important door closes: the ability to put information onto "the record" to bolster...
How to Prepare for an IRS Audit
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...