What To Do First in a Tax Audit

We understand the sense of dread that comes with every official–looking envelope from the IRS or state taxing authority. After years of representing individuals and businesses, we recommend skipping the “panic” stage and following these logical steps to tax audit notice resolution:

Identify who the notice is from.
The IRS? Your state tax authority? Take a look at these Sample Notices.

Check to see if it is a form letter.
For example, it may be a notice of changes or actions that affect everyone in your state or tax bracket. A personalized letter, on the other hand, may require specialized attention.

Determine if it requires action.
Is there a mandate or deadline that requires you to act within a particular time frame?

Send it to TaxResources for review.
If you are a TaxResources member, click here to report your tax audit notice letter or contact our customer service department. If you are not a current member of TaxResources, we can still help. For a small fee, we can review your letter. Begin the evaluation process online or by phone now.