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IRS Audit Assistance

Audit assistance, document organization and response support for individual taxpayers.

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Frequently asked questions

Is every IRS notice an audit?

IRS audits can be selected through multiple methods and the IRS generally initiates examinations through official correspondence. The supporting review uses complete IRS notice/letter, filed return and schedules, and source documents and follows Understand the notice or authority action, Gather facts and supporting records, and Review exposure and response options.

How does the IRS contact taxpayers about audits?

The IRS Audit Assistance workflow is handled in sequence: Gather facts and supporting records, Review exposure and response options, and Prepare and coordinate the response. IRS audits can be selected through multiple methods and the IRS generally initiates examinations through official correspondence.

What documents should I provide?

IRS Audit Assistance normally starts with source documents, filed return and schedules, and bank/business/investment records relevant to issue. The exact record set then follows the taxpayer or business facts and the filing period.

Who can represent me before the IRS?

Form 2848 is the IRS power-of-attorney mechanism for authorized representatives. The decision uses credentialed representation coordination where applicable and response preparation and, where necessary, complete IRS notice/letter, bank/business/investment records relevant to issue, and source documents.

What is Form 2848?

Form 2848 is the IRS power-of-attorney mechanism for authorized representatives. The practical impact is then tested against credentialed representation coordination where applicable and case/status tracking.