IRS Audit Representation — Don't Face It Alone
An IRS audit is not an accusation — but what you say and provide can dramatically affect the outcome. Professional representation protects you from making costly mistakes under pressure.
What Is an IRS Audit?
An IRS audit is a formal examination of your tax return to verify that income, deductions, and credits were accurately reported. Most audits are triggered by statistical anomalies, mismatched information from third-party reports (W-2s, 1099s), or random selection.
Being audited doesn't mean the IRS thinks you cheated. Many audits are simply automated checks on specific line items. However, your responses — and what you choose to provide — can expand the scope of the audit, trigger additional years, or result in an increased assessment if not handled carefully.
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The most important thing to know about audits: you have the right to professional representation and you should not communicate with the IRS directly during an audit if a licensed professional can represent you instead. Anything you say can and will be used to increase your assessment.
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Types of IRS Audits
Start Your CaseCorrespondence Audit
The most common type. Conducted entirely by mail. The IRS requests documentation for a specific item on your return. Typically limited in scope — but can escalate.
Office Audit
You're asked to bring specific records to an IRS office for review. More comprehensive than correspondence audits. Preparation and representation are critical.
Field Audit
An IRS revenue agent comes to your home or business to conduct a comprehensive examination. Reserved for complex or high-value cases. Requires thorough preparation.
TCMP Audit
A random, comprehensive examination of every line on your return used by the IRS to update statistical models. Rare, but highly intrusive.
Common Audit Triggers
Understanding why returns are selected helps you respond effectively — and avoid future scrutiny.
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Unreported income
Income reported to the IRS by third parties (1099s, W-2s) that doesn't match your return is the most common audit trigger.
High deductions relative to income
Unusually large charitable contributions, home office deductions, or business expenses relative to your income can trigger review.
Self-employment income
Schedule C filers with consistent losses or high expense ratios are statistically more likely to be audited.
Cash-intensive businesses
Businesses that primarily operate in cash are regularly audited for underreported income.
Prior audit history
Returns from taxpayers with prior audit findings are more likely to be selected again.
Large, round deductions
Even dollar amounts ($10,000 exactly, $5,000 exactly) can suggest estimates rather than actual documentation.
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