The 3 Types of IRS Audits Explained (Correspondence, Office, and Field)
Correspondence audits, office audits, and field audits are three very different IRS examinations — each with its own format, scope, and the strategy that works to defend it.
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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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How to Appeal an IRS Audit: The 30-Day Letter and Beyond
A step-by-step guide to appealing an IRS audit — from the 30-day letter to Appeals conference to a Tax Court petition — written by a former IRS Appeals Officer.
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IRS Collections Process: From Audit Adjustment to Levy
After the audit closes, Collection takes over. Here is the full sequence — assessment, notices, CDP rights, liens, and levies — and how to push back.
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IRS Notice CP2000: What It Means and How to Respond
A CP2000 is the IRS’s Automated Underreporter notice. Here’s what it actually means, why these notices are often wrong, and how to respond by the 30-day deadline.
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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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