IRS Audits & Exams
“How can I defend my charitable deductions in an IRS audit?”
In an IRS audit, charitable deductions are often evaluated by the type of gift, the quality of the records, and whether the organization qualifies as eligible. Documentation such as bank records, acknowledgments from the charity, contemporaneous written receipts, and, for noncash gifts, valuation support can all shape the outcome. The IRS may also look at timing, the form of payment or transfer, and whether the deduction matches the taxpayer’s return positions. When the amounts are larger or the property is unusual, the appraisal and substantiation details tend to matter even more. Working through the specifics with a CPA is the cleanest way to land on the right move.
In your 60-minute session, the KGOB advisor handling it will:
- Read your exact situation and tell you, in plain English, what’s actually going on.
- Lay out your options and the trade-offs — no jargon, no judgment.
- Give you a clear next step you can act on, whether that’s with us or on your own.
This page is a prompt to start a conversation, not tax or legal advice, and states no tax-law specifics as fact. A consult session does not by itself create an ongoing engagement. We do not promise specific outcomes or savings. Kohari Gonzalez Oneyear & Brown PLLC — Charlotte, NC.
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