IRS Audits & Exams
“I got an IRS audit notice, what do I do first?”
An IRS audit notice often calls for a careful first look at what type of exam it is, which tax year is involved, and what records the notice asks for. The initial response usually depends on whether the notice is requesting documents, proposing changes, or setting a meeting, since each path can involve different timing and documentation needs. It also helps to review the return in question, gather supporting records, and note any items that may have triggered the inquiry, such as income, deductions, or credits. 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.
“I'm facing an IRS audit, what's my first step?”
“What is the first thing I should do when the IRS audits me?”
“I'm under IRS audit, what should I do right away?”
“How do I begin dealing with an IRS examination?”
“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?”
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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