Types of audits
Correspondence audits are handled by mail. Office audits happen at an IRS office. Field audits happen at your home or place of business. All three are handled under the same representation privilege, and most of the work happens before any in-person meeting.
What we do
File Form 2848 to become your representative, take over all IRS communication, gather and organize documentation, respond to Information Document Requests, negotiate disputed items, and file any required appeals or Tax Court petitions.
What usually triggers an audit
Most audits start with a mismatch: income on a 1099 that never made the return, deductions far outside the norm for the income level, or an S-corp paying its owner a token salary. Some selections are simply random. The trigger matters, because it tells us what the examiner is actually looking at and how wide the exam is likely to go.
The process from your side
You forward us the letter, sign Form 2848, and gather documents from a list we give you. After that, your active role is mostly done. We handle the examiner's questions, you get a plain-language summary after each exchange, and nothing is conceded or agreed without your sign-off.
Working with out-of-state taxpayers
Federal representation has no state residency requirement. We've represented clients in audits from every region of the country without either party leaving their home state.
Common questions
- Will I have to talk to the IRS?
- Generally no. Once Form 2848 is filed, the IRS communicates with us. You stay informed through our updates.
- How long does an audit take?
- Correspondence audits often resolve in 3 to 6 months. Office and field audits can run 6 to 18 months from initial contact to closure.
- What does audit representation cost?
- We scope based on audit type and complexity. Simple correspondence audits often resolve for under $2,000. Complex field audits run much higher.
Related
IRS Notice & Letter Response
Responding to IRS notices (CP2000, CP14, CP504, LT11 and others) within the deadline, with proper documentation. You get a copy of the entire response packet.
Tax Relief & Back Taxes
Back tax filings, installment agreements, penalty abatement, and offer-in-compromise support for taxpayers behind with the IRS. We file first, then negotiate.
Other services we offer
Florida Business Incorporation
Form an LLC, S-corp, or C-corp with the Florida Division of Corporations. Entity structure, EIN, sales tax account, and IRS election in place from day one.
DBA / Fictitious Name Registration
Florida fictitious name (DBA) registration with the Division of Corporations, including the name search, newspaper publication, and five-year renewal tracking.
Worker's Compensation Exemption
File or renew a Florida worker's compensation exemption for corporate officers and LLC members with the Department of Financial Services. Renewals tracked.
Business Setup
Get a new business licensed, tax-registered, and in compliance from the start: entity registration, EIN, county business tax receipt, and sales tax account.