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There is nobody better to help defend an IRS tax audit than a former  local  IRS agents, managers or tax instructors.
Since we were trained by the Internal Revenue Service we know all the IRS tax audit protocols, the IRS tax audit systems, and all the IRS tax audit settlement formulas.
We have represented thousands of taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service  right here in South Florida and you should let that experience work for you.
Not only were we former IRS agents, and managers we also taught tax law at the Internal Revenue Service. We are experts for IRS Tax Help for tax Audit Representation.
As some practical advice, before you make a decision to hire an IRS tax audit representative for IRS tax help, make sure you personally  meet and talk directly to the tax professional who will be working your case. Find out for yourself about their work experience, their ethic and their fees.
 

Common questions asked by clients

Does filing an amended return affect the return selection process?

 
 
Filing an amended return does not affect the selection process of the original return. However, amended returns also go through a screening process and the amended return may be selected for audit. If you have found an error in your tax return it is important you correct your return and file an amended 1040 X.
 
 

Why was my tax return selected for tax audit?

 
When returns are filed, they are compared against “norms” for similar returns. The “norms” are developed from audits of a statistically valid random sample of returns.
These tax returns are selected as part of the National Research Program which the IRS conducts to update return selection information.
The tax return is next reviewed by an experienced auditor.  At this point, the return may be accepted as filed, or if based on the auditor’s experience questionable items are noted, the agent will identify the items noted and the return is forwarded for assignment to an examining group.
Upon assignment to a group, the return is reviewed by the manager.
Items considered in assigning a case are:  factors particular to the area such as issues pertaining to construction, farming, timber industry, etc. that have specific factors and rules that apply.
Based on the review, the manager can accept the return or assign the return to an auditor.  The assigned auditor again reviews the return for questionable items and either accepts it as filed or contacts the taxpayer to schedule an appointment. Many times  the manager will not schedule the tax at an all because of high inventories in the local offices.
 
 

Where will the IRS Tax audit be held?

 
 
It depends on the type of audit being conducted.

• Audits by Mail,Correspondence Audit.

Some audits are conducted entirely by mail. If the audit is conducted by mail, you will receive a letter from the IRS asking for additional information about certain items shown on the tax return such as income, expenses, and itemized deductions.

• In-Person Audits are audits conducted either at a local IRS office or at your business location.

Can you request the IRS Tax Audit be conducted at the IRS office instead of at your place of business?

 
 
If the audit has been scheduled to be conducted at your location, it will generally be conducted where the books and records are located.  Requests to transfer the audit to another location, including an IRS office, will be considered but may not be granted. Treasury Regulation 301.7605-1(e), Time and place of audit, discusses the items considered when a request for a change in location is made.
It is always best to hire a tax professional and transfer your books and records to the office of the tax representative that you have hired.
As a former IRS agent I would never recommend any taxpayer ever have an audit conducted at their house, office, or place of business.
 
 

Can the audit be transferred to another IRS office?

 
 
You can request a transfer of an audit if you have moved.  Several factors will be considered such as your current location, the location of the business and where the books and records are maintained.
If the audit is by correspondence, you can request a face-to-face audit because the books and records may be too voluminous to mail. A decision is made on a case-by-case basis and there is no rule of thumb.
 
 

How long should the records related to a business or other long-term asset be kept?

 
 
In the case of an asset, records related to the asset should generally be kept for as long as you have the asset plus three years.
If the asset was exchanged, the basis for the new asset may include the exchanged asset so the records for both assets will need to be retained until the new asset is disposed plus three years from the file date of the tax return for the year of disposition.
 
 

How long should IRS payroll records be kept?

 
In general, payroll records should be kept for six years with a review of the file to see if any items relating to current employees should be retained with current records.
 

After an auditor completes the audit, will the case be reviewed to ensure the audit results are correct?

 
 
All cases may be reviewed by the auditor’s manager either during the audit or upon completion.
If errors are noted by the manager, the auditor will contact you to advise you about the proposed correction and what impact this may have on the amount of tax due.
 
 

How far back can the IRS go to audit my back tax return, The Statute of Limitations.

Generally, the IRS can include returns filed within the last three years in an audit. 
Additional years can be added if a substantial error is identified.  Generally, if a substantial error is identified, the IRS will not go back more than the last six years.
The IRS tries to audit tax returns as soon as possible after they are filed.
Accordingly most audits will be of returns filed within the last two years.
If an audit is for an older year, you may be requested to extend the statute of limitations for assessment of your tax return.  The statute of limitations limits the time allowed to assess additional tax.
The statute of limitations is generally three years after a return is due or was filed, whichever is later.  There is also a statute of limitations for making refunds.
If the IRS tax audit is not resolved and the statute of limitations date is nearing, you may be asked to extend the statute of limitations date.
This will allow you additional time to provide further documentation to support your position, request an appeal if you do not agree with the audit results, or to claim a tax refund or credit. It also allows the IRS time to complete the audit and provides time to process the audit results.
You do not have to agree to extend the statute of limitations date.
However, if you do not agree, the examiner will be forced to make a determination based upon the information they currently have.  Therefore, the examiner may not be able to consider additional adjustments, such as expenses, that could lower the amount of tax due.
 
 

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