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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IRS Audit
Practical guidance on what to expect, how to prepare, and how to win at every stage of an IRS audit — from former IRS attorney and appeals officer Kreig Mitchell.
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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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How to Respond to an IRS Audit Letter (The Right Way)
Six steps for responding to an IRS audit letter properly: confirm it’s real, identify the notice type, calendar deadlines, pull transcripts, decide on representation, and respond in writing.
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IRS Notice of Deficiency (90-Day Letter): What It Means and How to Respond
A Notice of Deficiency is your 90-day ticket to U.S. Tax Court. Here is what it means, how to recognize one, and the three options you have once it arrives.
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IRS Audit Timeline: How Long Does an IRS Audit Take?
How long an IRS audit takes by type — from a 3-month correspondence audit to a multi-year field audit — plus the statute of limitations, what speeds things up, and what drags them out.
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IRS Audit Penalties: What They Are and How to Fight Them
A plain-English guide to the penalties the IRS can assess after an audit — accuracy, fraud, late-filing, valuation, and trust fund — plus three defenses that work.
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Tax Court vs. Paying and Filing for Refund: Choosing the Right Forum
Tax Court, District Court, or the Court of Federal Claims — each forum has different procedures and very different consequences. How to choose.
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