Why am I being audited? That is the first question that strikes people who receive a notice of an IRS audit. Whether you do your own taxes or have them prepared by a professional, you may or may not have any idea what could have prompted the audit notice. Of course, under some circumstances you may be well aware of what the real issue is in your audit. Frankly, it may have been random.
While in some civil matters, you might be able to handle the matter yourself, in other more complex audits, and possible "egg shell audits," you should always be represented by a lawyer What can a lawyer do for you? Let our law firm review your tax forms, and we can probably discern the issue. We will put your mind at ease, especially if you are expecting the worst.
Not only will you be relieved, being proactive rather than reactive is a more effective response. We will prepare your case and strive to avoid your paying additional taxes, along with penalties and interest. Our firm is highly experienced with "eggshell audits," those cases that could either end well with a minimal tax or, alternatively, result in criminal charges.
The IRS may be looking deeply into your financial affairs, for offshore accounts, overseas business interests, or anything they can label income or mischaracterized assets.
Orlando, Florida, Tax Appeal Lawyer
In some cases, after an audit is complete, no agreement can be reached between the IRS and the client. Under those circumstances, the client has the right to take an appeal to the IRS Administrative Appeals division. This is the next level of review within the IRS and requires an understanding of tax law and procedure. Mr. DeLancett has handled matters before the IRS appeals division for almost 40 years. He is AV-rated* under Martindale-Hubbell's peer-review rating system.
For information about IRS collections or audits, appeals, and collection matters, business litigation, or real estate disputes, contact the Law Offices of John DeLancett, PL. We can be reached by phone at (407) 696-1040, or through the intake form on our contact page.
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