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. ...
Attorney-Client Privilege is the Best Protection You Have When Dealing with the IRS
Whenever you are dealing with the IRS the Attorney-Client Privilege is the best protection a US taxpayer can employ. The Attorney-Client Privilege protects all information shared in confidence between a taxpayer and their attorney. This extends to all paperwork, notes, personal papers, cell phone calls, emails and even texts. The...
Preparing an Appeal During an IRS Audit
Have you thought of preparing an appeal during an IRS audit? One of the most important elements of representing you in an IRS audit is the work we do to prepare for an appeal during the course of the audit itself. The first issue to understand is the importance of...
Managing an IRS Audit in San Diego
What should you do if you are contacted regarding an IRS audit in San Diego? How important is carefully managing an IRS audit in San Diego. Should you immediately respond to the IRS and should you simply provide all of the information they request? If you have been contacted by...
An Appeal of an IRS Audit Must be Based Upon the Record
Did you know an appeal of an IRS audit must be based upon the 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" in order to bolster...
The Broad Powers of IRS Revenue Officers in an IRS Audit
The broad powers of IRS revenue officers in an IRS audit should be a concern for all US taxpayers. Many business professionals and individuals believe IRS agents must be experts in both accounting and tax law. In many cases, they are not expert in either discipline. This may sound shocking,...
What Should a Business Do After an IRS Audit
What should a business do after an IRS audit is completed? The real world answer: prepare for other knocks on the door from the EDD and FTB. The agencies cooperate with one another, and immediately after one finishes an audit, you are required to provide the other with the results...