What Happens During an IRS Audit? A Step-by-Step Walkthrough
A plain-English walkthrough of what actually happens when the IRS audits your return — from the first notice through Appeals — written by a former IRS attorney and appeals officer.
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Audit Defense
Strategies and tactics for defending yourself during an IRS audit.
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What Triggers an IRS Audit? 10 Common Reasons Returns Get Picked
The most common reasons the IRS selects a tax return for audit — from DIF scores and 1099 mismatches to cash businesses, large deductions, and ERC claims.
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IRS Statute of Limitations on Audits: The 3-Year, 6-Year, and Forever Rules
How long the IRS has to audit your return — the 3-year general rule, the 6-year substantial-omission rule, the no-statute fraud and unfiled-return rules, and Form 872 consents.
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Do I Need a Tax Attorney for an IRS Audit?
When you can handle an IRS audit yourself, when a CPA is enough, and when you should call a tax attorney — plus why attorney-client privilege matters more than you think.
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Dealing With a Difficult IRS Auditor
When your tax return is pulled for audit by the IRS, you usually cannot pick the auditor. You get who you get. The temperament and approach by the IRS agent assigned to your tax return can vary widely. This is the nature of any group of people. Some are agreeable and others are not. This…
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