IRS notices & audits
Got an IRS letter? Don't face it alone.
We help you understand what the IRS is asking, prepare a clear response, and support you through the audit process if your return is selected.
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Service
IRS Representation
What's included
- Notice review and plain-English explanation
- Response preparation and documentation
- Audit assistance
- Amended returns when a correction is needed
- Payment plan guidance for balances due
Sound familiar?
IRS letters are stressful — and they have deadlines
- A notice proposing changes to your return (like a CP2000)
- A balance due you don't understand
- A request for documents or an audit letter
- Worry about responding the wrong way
The service
How we help
Most IRS notices are about a specific item and include a response deadline. We review the notice against your return, explain what it means and prepare a response with supporting documentation.
If your return is selected for audit, we assist you through the process. Where authorized representation is needed, it is handled by a qualified professional under a signed power of attorney (Form 2848).
- Notice review and plain-English explanation
- Response preparation and documentation
- Audit assistance
- Amended returns when a correction is needed
- Payment plan guidance for balances due
Who needs it
- Anyone who received an IRS or state tax notice
- Taxpayers whose return was selected for audit
- People with an unexpected balance due
- Businesses with payroll or filing notices
Documents to have ready
- The IRS or state notice (all pages)
- The tax return the notice refers to
- Supporting records related to the issue
- Any previous correspondence with the IRS
Don't have everything? Start anyway — we'll tell you exactly what's missing.
Process
How it works
What to expect with our IRS Representation service.
- 01
Share your notice
Upload a copy of the notice — every page — so we can see exactly what's being asked.
- 02
Review & explain
We compare the notice with your return and explain what it means and your options.
- 03
Prepare the response
We prepare a response with the right supporting documents before the deadline.
- 04
Follow through
We help you track the outcome and handle any follow-up correspondence.
The details
Forms, deadlines and common mistakes
What the IRS Representation process involves, so you know what to expect before you start.
Forms involved
- Form 2848
- Power of attorney, so an authorized professional can represent you before the IRS
- Form 8821
- Lets a person you name receive your tax information
- Your notice
- The notice number (for example CP2000) tells us what the IRS is asking
Key deadlines
- The date on the notice
- Respond by it to keep your options, including appeal rights
A due date on a weekend or legal holiday moves to the next business day. See all tax deadlines.
Common mistakes we fix
- Ignoring a notice — it usually leads to a bill or further notices
- Calling a phone number from a suspicious letter instead of verifying it with the IRS
- Paying a CP2000 amount you disagree with instead of replying with documents
Pricing
Fees depend on how complex your situation is — for example the number of forms, states, accounts or years involved. You get a quote before any work begins, and there is no charge for the first conversation.
Official sources
- IRS — Understanding your IRS notice or letter
- IRS — Understanding your CP2000 notice
- IRS — About Form 2848
General information, not advice for your situation. Read our disclaimer.
Prepared by professionals. Explained clearly.
- Registered Electronic Return Originator (ERO) with the IRS
- Returns prepared by CPAs, CAs, EAs and PTIN-holding tax professionals
- Practice guided by IRS Circular 230
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