IRS Audit Representation
Don't face the IRS auditor alone.
Overview
Under Form 2848 Power of Attorney, our tax attorneys can attend every IRS audit meeting in your place — you never speak directly with the auditor. We handle correspondence audits (mail), office audits (IRS location), and field audits (your business), plus IRS Office of Appeals and U.S. Tax Court petitions when necessary.
What's Included
- Correspondence, office, and field audit representation
- IDR (Information Document Request) response strategy
- Statute of limitations and burden-of-proof analysis
- IRS Office of Appeals representation
- U.S. Tax Court petitions and litigation when required
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to attend my IRS audit?
No. Once we file Form 2848, the IRS communicates only through our firm. You do not have to attend the audit, respond to letters, or speak to the auditor at any point.
How far back can the IRS audit my returns?
The standard statute of limitations is 3 years from the return filing date. It extends to 6 years for a 25% or greater omission of income, and there is no time limit for fraudulent returns or unfiled returns.
What's the difference between an audit and a CP2000 notice?
A CP2000 is an automated under-reporter notice, not a formal audit — the IRS matched a 1099 or W-2 to your return and found a discrepancy. We handle both, but CP2000s are typically resolved in weeks rather than months.
Can an audit lead to criminal charges?
Rarely, but yes — if the auditor detects badges of fraud (concealed income, false records, cash structuring) the case can be referred to IRS Criminal Investigation (CI). We monitor for those indicators and adjust representation accordingly.
See our full Tax Resolution, Tax Prep & Bookkeeping FAQ.
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IRS Audit Representation Across Northeast Florida
We handle irs audit representation cases for taxpayers and small business owners throughout the Jacksonville metro. Choose your city for locally-tailored details, ZIP codes served, and city-specific FAQs.
Also serving all of Duval County, St. Johns County, Clay County, and Nassau County. See the full Jacksonville tax attorney overview.
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