IRS Audits & Exams
“How can I support my mileage deductions during an IRS audit?”
During an IRS audit, mileage deductions are often evaluated based on the quality of the records and how consistently they tie to the business purpose of the travel. A contemporaneous log, calendar entries, app data, repair or fuel records, and route details can all help show where the trips went and why they were made. The type of work, whether the vehicle was used for business and personal travel, and how the deduction was calculated can also affect the review. In many cases, the IRS looks for patterns that make the records feel reliable and complete. A targeted review with a CPA can turn the uncertainty into a clear next step.
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.
“Can I defend my mileage deductions if the IRS audits me?”
“How should I handle an IRS audit on my mileage deductions?”
“I lost all my physical receipts from a year I am currently being audited for, can I use credit card statements and bank logs to prove my business expenses?”
“I just got a Letter 525 proposing thousands in changes to my tax return, how do I officially request an appeal conference with the IRS Independent Office of Appeals?”
“I am going through a correspondence audit specifically regarding my home office deduction, what specific photos, blueprints, or logs will the examiner want to see?”
“The IRS completely disallowed my claimed dependents during an audit, what specific legal documents or school records do I need to prove that they live with me?”
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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