IRS Representation and Audit Resolution
Helpful IRS Representation for CP2000 Notices, Audits, and other Tax Resolution Issues
No one wants a problem with the IRS, but sometimes those problems find you. Whether you got an unexpected letter from the IRS, haven’t filed tax returns in a number of years, or can’t figure out how to pay your tax bill, we can help. Sometimes you can handle these problems on your own, but sometimes it makes sense to have experienced professional IRS Representation on your side.
Services we provide include:
- Review and respond to IRS notices.
- Power of Attorney to act on your behalf.
- Reducing and removing penalties.
- Preparing for audit representation for businesses and individuals.
- Filing back tax returns.
- Establishing payment plans.
- Resolving payroll tax problems.
- Stopping and removing IRS levies and liens.
- Offer in compromise.
Do I Need IRS Represenation?
How does IRS Representation Help You
Most taxpayers will only deal with an audit a few times in their life, but the IRS agent on the other side of the table deals with it every day. That creates a huge information advantage. Because the IRS took advantage of tax payers not knowing their rights, it’s part of the Taxpayer Bill of Rights: #9, IRS Representation. Simply having us with you will often force the IRS agent to be more reasonable.
Audit Protection Plan
Minimize Your Risk
Don’t worry about getting another IRS (or state agency) letter or inquiry again. Our tax clients have the option to enroll in our Audit Protection Plan annually. Audit Protection covers all the communication, research, phone calls, letters, and aggravation for you. Audit Protection offers up to 5 hours of CPA time in IRS Representation matters. Common IRS irritations like IRS CP2000 Notices and letters can be responded to quickly with minimal involvement by you.
Getting into IRS Compliance
Never have IRS Problems Again
The IRS will work with you to resolve your issues, but only if you show a good faith effort to get into compliance. If you represent yourself, or bring a lawyer with you, you are asserting your rights but not showing an effort the get into compliance. By bringing a CPA as a representative, you are able to demonstrate to the IRS that you have obtained the correct professional support to get into compliance.
We will draw up your plans, help you demonstrate an effort to get into compliance, and then help you get into compliance. This often involves preparing or amending back taxes, setting up new payroll systems, and establishing proper financial controls to avoid a repeat, including calculating quarterly estimated payments. It is more cost effective – and much less stressful- to fix the problems ahead of time then to fight the IRS and pay penalties and interest.
Legal Council?
IRS Resolution or Legal Counsel?
There are times you need an attorney, and IRS Audits are potentially one of them. Usually IRS Representation helps de-escalate the issue quickly, but if the problems are extensive and the IRS is aggressive, you may unfortunately need a lawyer. We will work with your attorney if you have retained one, help you find an attorney if needed, and we will provide the resources necessary to quickly and efficiently resolve your IRS issues with the minimum possible tax obligations to you. Even tax attorneys often lack familiarity with how the tax laws flow through to the actual IRS Compliance documents, making it important that you bring a CPA with you when dealing with the IRS.
Compliance Going Forward
Preventing Future Problems
Most IRS Agreements require you to comply on a go-forward basis. This means any payment plans, removal of fines, or reduction of penalties are dependent on you not falling back into the bad habits of the past. We will work with you on your go-forward plan, develop an accounting and tax compliance plan that keeps you out of trouble, and then work with you to improve your business practices so that you are more profitable than when the process began.
IRS Representation and Audit Resolution FAQs
What is IRS representation and when do I need it?
IRS representation means a licensed professional speaks to the IRS for you under a signed Power of Attorney. Hire help if you get a notice, CP2000, audit letter, levy, lien, or if you have unfiled returns or a balance you cannot pay.
What is a CP2000 notice and how is it different from an audit?
A CP2000 is a proposed change when IRS records do not match your return. It is not a full audit, but it requires a timely response with documents. An audit is a deeper exam of return items and bookkeeping.
I received an IRS notice. What should I do first?
Do not ignore it. Upload the notice and your last filed return. We review transcripts, explain the issue, set deadlines, and send a formal response that protects your rights.
Can you really speak to the IRS on my behalf?
Yes. With Form 2848 Power of Attorney, we contact the IRS, request transcripts, pause certain deadlines when possible, and handle all communications for you.
Can penalties be reduced or removed?
Often, yes. We request first time abatement, reasonable cause relief, or statutory exceptions. We document facts such as reliance on records, illness, or disasters to support removal.
What if I did not file for several years?
We pull IRS wage and income transcripts, reconstruct records, and file required years first. Then we seek penalty relief and set a plan to keep you current going forward.
Can you stop a levy or wage garnishment?
We act quickly to request a release or modification, set compliance steps, and propose a payment plan or hardship status so collections stop or are reduced.
How do payment plans and offers in compromise work?
Payment plans spread what you owe over time. An offer in compromise settles for less when you qualify based on income, expenses, and assets. We calculate eligibility and submit a complete package.
Do you handle payroll tax and trust fund problems?
Yes. We resolve payroll filings, deposits, and Trust Fund Recovery Penalty exposure. We correct records and negotiate outcomes that protect cash flow.
Will interest stop once we start a plan?
Interest continues until the balance is paid. Our goal is to reduce penalties, select the best plan, and resolve quickly to limit total cost.
How long does IRS resolution take?
Timelines vary by case type and IRS backlog. Simple notice responses can resolve in weeks. Audits and offers take longer. We set realistic milestones and keep you updated.
Do you help with state tax notices and audits?
Yes. We handle state income, franchise, and sales tax issues, including multi state filings, nexus, and audits.
What documents will you need from me?
The IRS notice, last filed return, ID, signed Power of Attorney, wage and income forms, bank and brokerage statements, and bookkeeping if a business. We give you a checklist.
Do you work only in South Florida?
We are based in Hollywood, Florida, and serve clients nationwide using secure cloud tools and a client portal.
How do we get started?
Share your notice and a brief summary of the issue. We review transcripts, outline options, and begin with a documented plan that includes actions, deadlines, and estimated outcomes.
