Do NOT Represent Yourself in a Tax Audit
The IRS runs circles around the average taxpayer.

Unfortunately, intimidation and scare tactics are key elements in how the IRS does business. They know that most taxpayers don't know much about taxes or even understand their rights. So a little pressure goes a long way when trying to dig up "evidence" and information. TaxResources evens the playing field. Our team of experienced enrolled agents, CPAs, and attorneys understands IRS tactics and give you a clear advantage.

Here are eight reasons why you should never represent yourself:

It takes experience. TaxResources professionals defend taxpayers full time, not just every once in a while. In fact, our representatives handle more income tax audit cases in a single month than most tax attorneys and accountants do in a lifetime.

The IRS knows you are at a major disadvantage. A qualified representative knows more about the IRS and taxes than the taxpayer they are defending does, and the IRS knows it.

You’re emotionally involved. It’s natural to act defensively when “attacked.” To TaxResources representatives, it’s business, not personal, and that gives you a major advantage.

Once you say it, you can’t take it back. The IRS is ready to pounce on anything you say that could help their audit pay off. As your representative, a TaxResources professional properly presents your true situation in language that won’t be misunderstood.

Misstatements can hurt. In fact, they can lead your auditor to take a justifiable position against you. Your TaxResources advocate knows exactly how to avoid these traps and will never put you in that position.

Success takes know–how. Your TaxResources professionals know exactly which areas of your tax return can generate a refund or reduce the impact of lost deductions.

Winning takes strategy. Your case must be presented in the most favorable light and in a manner that will close the audit as quickly as possible. Your TaxResources representative knows how to do this.

Meeting with the IRS is intimidating. So we make sure you never have to.

 
Let the tax professionals at TaxResources defend you in your IRS or state audit. Protect yourself before an audit by becoming a TaxResources member today. If you have already received an audit notice and are not a member, let us evaluate your notice and give you a quote for Audit Defense for Non–Members.

Having a professional represent you in a tax audit will not only save you time, it will lower your stress level.