Audit Reconsideration

The IRS may audit a tax return for any number of reasons. An item on a tax return may draw the scrutiny of the IRS or a tax return may merely be selected for a random audit. Regardless of the reason a tax return is audited, the audit process is one fraught with danger for the unrepresented taxpayer. An audit is a lengthy and in-depth examination of a taxpayer's tax return. Additional information and detailed explanations are generally required, and additional years may be included. At the conclusion of the audit the IRS may propose additional tax, penalties and interest. However, the taxpayer may still have an opportunity to contest the audit deficiency.

If the taxpayer missed the audit or was poorly represented, Los Angeles Tax Attorneys, in an effort to obtain an audit reconsideration, will contact the IRS and attempt to establish a basis for an audit reconsideration. The IRS has the ability to recommend that an audit reconsideration be granted.

Audit Reconsideration is at the discretion of the IRS - it is not the taxpayer's right. Some common reasons that IRS grants reconsideration are:

• Taxpayer did not meaningfully participate in the original audit. His address had changed, but he had not notified IRS of the change, and he did not receive the audit notice. IRS completed the audit by default. Taxpayer finally found out about the previous audit when his employer received the garnishment order.
• Audit was completed, and deductions were disallowed for lack of supporting documentation. The documents were finally located.
• Tax returns were not filed. IRS requested the returns, but was ignored, so IRS prepared a Substitute For Return (SFR) based on information reported to them (W-2), 1099s, etc. The SFR does not include dependents, itemized deductions or business deductions. If any of these apply, the SFR tax liability will be much larger than the tax liability on a properly prepared tax return.

If granted an audit reconsideration, the taxpayer will be given the opportunity to present the necessary documentation to substantiate the items contained on his or her tax return. If successful, the IRS will abate all or part of the audit deficiency that was assessed. Out tax lawyers in los Angeles have successfully represented taxpayers in audits and has also requested audit reconsiderations after an audit deficiency has been assessed. If you have been notified that you will be audited, have been audited but the taxes have not yet been assessed, or recently have been audited and believe that the IRS' audit deficiency is incorrect, please call Los Angeles Tax Attorneys to schedule an appointment or to obtain additional information.

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