IRS Audit/Examination
Facing an IRS tax audit is a terrifying experience for most taxpayers. Knowing that an IRS agent plans to thoroughly review your records and put you on the spot with difficult questions can be overwhelming. Our tax attorneys are tax professionals experienced in providing legal representation to both individuals and businesses in IRS audits, including representation in the initial audit process, the administrative appeal process, and challenging audit results in both U.S. Tax Court and U.S. District Court. We use our experience and knowledge of tax law to deliver an effective IRS audit defense and a favorable outcome.
If you are facing an IRS audit or other tax problems, we encourage you to seek legal representation. We invite you to review our results and testimonials below or Click Here to schedule a consultation with an experienced tax audit attorney who can review your tax situation.
IRS Tax Audit Types
The Internal Revenue Service conducts various types of tax audits for individuals, small business owners, corporations, and partnerships. Having an experienced tax attorney is critical regardless of which type of audit you are facing. Common federal tax audits are summarized below:
Correspondence Audits:
- Conducted through mail.
- Involves the IRS requesting additional information or clarification on specific items reported on income tax return(s).
Office Audits:
- Requires the taxpayer to visit a local IRS office.
- Typically focuses on specific aspects of the income tax return.
Field Tax Audits:
- IRS agents visit the taxpayer's place of business or residence.
- Generally more comprehensive and may cover multiple aspects of the income tax return.
Random Tax Audits:
- Selected based on a random sampling process.
- Conducted to ensure overall compliance with tax laws.
Criminal Investigations:
- In cases of suspected tax fraud or willful tax evasion.
- Handled by special agents and may lead to criminal charges.
Automated Underreporter Program:
- Uses computer algorithms to identify discrepancies in reported income.
Results
We are committed to delivering results for our clients. We invite you to review a sample of IRS Audit cases that we have successfully resolved for our clients. All cases are different and the summaries below should not be interpreted as a prediction or guarantee of success or specific results.
$74,177 Federal Income Tax Assessment Reversed to $0
Birmingham, AL – Taxpayer received IRS Notice CP2000 proposing additional federal income tax for an unreported taxable retirement distribution. DeWitt Law represented Taxpayer and challenged the proposed assessment, arguing that the Taxpayer qualified for an automatic waiver of the 60-day rollover requirement established under I.R.C. § 408(d)(3). The IRS reversed the proposed assessment.
$284,767 Federal Income Tax Assessment Reversed to $0
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS – The IRS assessed additional federal income tax of $284,767 against Taxpayer via IRS Notice CP2000. The basis for the assessment was alleged unreported taxable income from the sale of Taxpayer’s home. DeWitt Law represented Taxpayer and challenged the tax assessment. The IRS reversed the assessment to $0.
Audit Reconsideration – Tax Assessment Reduced by Over $150,000
The Taxpayer was audited and the IRS determined that the Taxpayer did not report taxable income from the sale of their home. The Taxpayer did not respond to the audit and did not file a Petition in U.S. Tax Court after the IRS issued a Notice of Deficiency. DeWitt Law represented the Taxpayer before the IRS and filed an Audit Reconsideration claim challenging the tax assessment. The IRS reversed the…
Audit Reconsideration – Tax Assessment Reduced by Over $92,000
The Taxpayer was audited but never received letters or correspondence from the IRS regarding the audit or the resulting Notice of Deficiency. DeWitt Law represented the Taxpayer before the IRS and filed an Audit Reconsideration claim challenging the tax assessment. The IRS reversed the assessment, which lowered the tax assessment by over $92,000.
Audit Reconsideration – Tax Assessment Reduced by Over $144,000
The Taxpayer was audited and the IRS disallowed substantial gambling loss deductions. The IRS issued a Notice of Deficiency but the Taxpayer did not file a Petition in U.S. Tax Court. DeWitt Law represented the Taxpayer before the IRS and filed an Audit Reconsideration claim challenging the tax assessment. The IRS reversed the assessment, which lowered the tax assessment by over $144,000.
IRS Due Diligence Audit – No Penalties Assessed
Represented tax preparer and owner of tax preparation franchise who was audited by the IRS for compliance with tax preparation due diligence rules. The IRS proposed penalties against Client in the amount of $60,840 for alleged violations. DeWitt Law appealed and the IRS reversed the assessment to $0.
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