IRS Audits and Examinations

The average person only has a 1 percent chance of being selected for an IRS audit. That’s one drawing you don’t want to win! If you have been chosen, though, it’s important not to panic. How you respond to an IRS audit request can have a big impact on the outcome of the process.

While an IRS audit is undoubtedly stressful and can be a painful, lengthy process in some cases, following these tips will help you get through it:

1. Read the letter carefully.

Not every notice from the IRS is an official audit, but it’s easy to panic when a letter arrives from them. Take your time to read the letter from start to finish. If they are simply requesting verification of something in your taxes, provide the information promptly. You may be able to avoid a formal IRS audit altogether if you respond appropriately in a timely manner.

2. Do not ignore the audit notice.

It’s natural to want to avoid dealing with a massive problem like an IRS tax audit, but it’s not going to go away. Failure to respond will only complicate the matter and will get you into trouble.

3. Be polite when dealing with the IRS.

Kindness won’t get them to reconsider auditing you, but it can make a big difference in how smoothly the audit goes. If an IRS revenue agent (RA) visits your home or place of business, be courteous. Remember, they did not make the decision to audit you; they are just doing the job they were hired to do.

4. Make sure you have an expert on your side.

Even if you have well organized tax records, you should never go into an audit without IRS tax audit representation on your side. You have rights during an IRS audit. An experienced expert representative, power of attorney, EA enrolled agent will make sure that those rights are protected and that you are treated fairly.

A tax help expert can be your adviser throughout the audit process, helping to explain complicated terms that the IRS might use and telling you how best to respond through every stage of the audit. With an expert on your side, you do not have to meet or speak to the IRS agent; and you can avoid making mistakes that could cost you big. Plus, if the outcome of the audit proves to be unfavorable, your representative, power of attorney, EA enrolled agent can help you dispute the findings with an IRS appeal.

How to Get Reliable IRS Audit Help

If you’ve received an IRS audit notice, don’t wait to take action. Call Mike Habib, EA today. With years of experience as a federally IRS licensed enrolled agent, Mike can serve as your IRS audit representative and ensure that there is someone looking out for you every step of the way during the audit process.

The IRS has a huge team of agents, group managers, territory managers, area managers and many, many more beside the powerful government on their side. Mike can help level the playing field with his expertise and experience and make the difficult audit process a whole lot less stressful. To learn more about IRS tax audit representation, call him today at 877-788-2937.

About Mike Habib, EA NTPI Fellow®: Former Dave Ramsey ELP 2012-2019

Mike Habib is an IRS licensed Enrolled Agent who can represent you before the IRS for tax audits and examinations in various metro areas such as Los Angeles, Whittier, Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, Orange County, Riverside, Palm Springs, San Bernardino, Palmdale, Bakersfield, NYC, New York, New Jersey, Chicago, Houston, Phoenix, Philadelphia, San Antonio, San Diego, Dallas, San Jose, Detroit, Jacksonville, Indianapolis, San Francisco, Columbus, Austin, Memphis, Fort Worth, Baltimore, Charlotte, El Paso, Boston, Seattle, Washington DC, Milwaukee, Denver, Louisville, Jefferson, Las Vegas, Reno, Hempstead, Tucson, Nashville, Davidson, Portland, Tucson, Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Anchorage, Atlanta, Long Beach, Fresno, Sacramento, Mesa, Kansas City, Cleveland, Virginia Beach, Omaha, Miami, Oakland, Tulsa, Honolulu, Minneapolis, Pittsburgh, Colorado Springs, Arlington, Wichita, Birmingham, Montgomery, Tampa, Orlando.