IRS Audit Representation — Maryland, DC & VA

An IRS audit — whether a correspondence audit, office audit, or field audit — is an official proceeding. What you say and provide during an audit becomes part of the record. Taxpayers who represent themselves often over-share, mischaracterize expenses, or miss opportunities to challenge the IRS's position.

Types of audits:

• Correspondence audit — the most common type; conducted by mail, usually requesting documentation for specific line items
• Office audit — you (or your representative) meet with an IRS examiner at a local IRS office
• Field audit — an IRS agent visits your home or business, typically for more complex cases or businesses

As your representative, we:

• Review the audit notice and identify exactly what the IRS is examining
• Gather and organize documentation to support your position
• Communicate directly with the IRS — you don't attend unless necessary
• Challenge any proposed adjustments we believe are incorrect
• Negotiate any additional tax owed if adjustments are warranted
• Appeal to the IRS Office of Appeals if we disagree with the examiner's findings

The attorney advantage: As an attorney, we can take audit disputes to Tax Court, the US District Court, and the US Court of Federal Claims if necessary. This option is not available when represented by an enrolled agent or non-attorney CPA. Courts know this — and so does the IRS.

Maryland, Virginia, and DC state audits follow different procedures from IRS audits. We handle state audit representation alongside any related federal proceedings.