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Being audited by the Internal Revenue Services is never a fun experience, but you can prepare yourself by reviewing this audit FAQs page from the Law Office of Jin Kim. Learn which type of IRS audit applies to your situation and how to prepare for your examination. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jin Kim is a tax attorney<\/a> in Sacramento, California. She represents clients under audit by the IRS, FTB, and CDTFA<\/a>. To learn more about your tax resolution options call her office at (916) 299-9913<\/strong> for a free consultation.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
What Is A Correspondence Audit?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A correspondence audit is the first kind of audit, and it\u2019s the most common of the three. Out of the total audits that the IRS performs in a year, it\u2019s estimated that around 70% of those audits<\/a> are correspondence audits. If you\u2019re subject to correspondence audit, it\u2019s relatively good news. As much as possible, you should cooperate if you\u2019re subject to a correspondence audit because failing to do so might have you subject to an office audit instead. Normally, you will be asked to mail information or documents so that the IRS can cross-check these with your tax returns. If you\u2019re not satisfied with the result of your correspondence audit, you can also request a face-to-face meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What Is An IRS Office Audit?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
An office audit<\/a> involves going to an IRS office and having a face-to-face meeting with the auditor. Typically, you will be asked to bring along documents which the auditor will examine or which relate to the tax years under audit. Office auditors are usually concerned with significant items on your tax return, such as large charitable tax deductions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can I Ask For A Correspondence Audit Instead of an Office Audit?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019ve received notice of an IRS office audit, you can ask the IRS to convert your audit into a correspondence audit if you have a valid reason. Valid reasons for asking this may include being differently-abled, i.e. you won\u2019t be able to go to the local IRS office easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is An Office Audit Going to Take Long?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
It will depend on the complexity of the issues, the experience of the auditor, and other factors. A ballpark estimate is that an office audit will take somewhere between one hour to four hours. If you\u2019re subject to an office audit, you should take the day off from work; it\u2019s not something you’ll be done with during a lunch break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I Received Notice of an Office Audit. What Should I Do Now?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The first thing you should do is consult with a licensed tax attorney. Next, you should examine the notice. You should not call the IRS immediately. In fact, this is one instance when it\u2019s perfectly okay to procrastinate and delay picking up the phone. Make a note of the years you\u2019re being audited for \u2013 does it fall within the three-year rule<\/a>? If it doesn\u2019t, you can call the IRS and attempt to cancel the audit. If everything is in order, you can wait up to thirty days before picking up the phone \u2013 and then you should ask to set the date of your audit a month or two from that day. This will give you more time to prepare and find the necessary documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What Is An IRS Field Audit?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Field audits are fairly serious and often apply to cash-intensive businesses. It\u2019s the type of audit where the IRS auditor comes to your business or home to conduct the audit. Field audits are usually reserved for high earners or business owners as physical inspection may be required to accurately estimate the tax liability. For instance, a marijuana dispensary<\/a> may undergo a field audit as the business operates on a cash basis and the auditor may need to be present to accurately estimate the overall financial picture. California businesses are audited<\/a> for sales tax liability, payroll taxes, and income taxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I Received A Call From Someone Claiming To Be An IRS Agent Saying I\u2019m Being Audited. What Should I Do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n