Audit Representation

Audit representation involves acting on behalf of a taxpayer or an organization during an audit conducted by a tax authority, such as the IRS. The representative, who can be a certified public accountant (CPA), attorney, or an enrolled agent, communicates with the tax authorities, handles documentation requests, and defends the taxpayer's position. The goal is to ensure the audit process is fair, accurate, and that the taxpayer's rights are protected while aiming to achieve the best possible outcome for the client.

Expert Audit Representation Tailored for Your Business

At Trusted Tax Advisor, we recognize the stress that accompanies receiving an IRS audit letter.

With our extensive experience in managing audits for both individuals and businesses, we offer dependable audit representation services.

Our team of expert tax professionals is committed to safeguarding your rights. Rely on us to steer you through the audit process and deliver results that provide you with peace of mind and satisfaction.

Here are some of the audit notices we handle:

Parallel Audits

When facing an IRS audit, we conduct a parallel audit using IRS procedures to pinpoint concerns, documenting the deductions or income in question. We then compare our audit with the IRS audit to uncover any misperceptions and errors in the tax return.

IRS Investigation

IRS auditors are trained to ask questions that draw out information about deductions and unreported income. Even a minor misstatement can lead to further complications. This is why we strongly recommend having experienced legal representation throughout the audit process.

Effective Legal Representation

You have the right to legal representation during an audit, and we do not require our clients to actively participate. Although an IRS audit is typically civil, it can turn into a criminal investigation if fraud or false reporting is suspected. Therefore, anything you say can be used against you. It is essential to have an experienced and effective tax attorney represent you. Your Pennsylvania tax audit attorney can appear on your behalf and address all questions.

Disclosure of Income

If your bank deposits exceed your reported income, the IRS may question this discrepancy, assuming all deposits are taxable income and potentially leading to additional tax assessments. Our firm will identify plausible reasons for these discrepancies, such as loans, gifts, or re-deposits of cash, and explain to the IRS why these differences exist. Additionally, we will guide you on how to gather the necessary evidence to substantiate the deduction.

Documentation of Deductions

The IRS requires documentation—such as receipts, canceled checks, and bank statements—to support your deductions. If this documentation is unavailable, we can assist you in reconstructing your records or use other indirect methods to validate your deductions. A disallowed deduction can result in additional taxes along with penalties and interest.

Should You Ignore an Audit Reconsideration?

Ignoring an audit notice can lead to severe penalties from the IRS. They may deny your business expenses, impose substantial taxes, penalties, and interest, and even seize your income and assets, including wages, bank accounts, automobiles, and real property.

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