IRS Audits & Exams
“I am under a random National Research Program audit, does this mean the IRS suspects me of fraud or is my return truly just randomly selected for review?”
A National Research Program audit is often described as a research-driven review rather than a signal that the IRS suspects fraud, but the context still matters. The selection process, the type of return involved, and the specific items being examined can all affect how the audit is viewed and what information is requested. In many cases, these exams are used to measure reporting accuracy across different taxpayer groups, so a selection can happen without any allegation of wrongdoing. The scope of the questions, the documents requested, and any prior filing history often shape the practical meaning of the review. Going through your records with a CPA usually surfaces the answer in under an hour.
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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