IRS Audits & Exams
“I'm being audited by the IRS, what should I do first?”
An IRS audit notice can feel urgent, and the first step is often to read the notice carefully and identify what tax year, return, and issue are being examined. The type of audit, the records requested, and whether the contact is by mail or in person can shape how the response is handled. It is also useful to gather the return, supporting documents, and any prior IRS correspondence so the facts are organized before anything is sent or discussed. In many cases, the tone of the notice and the specific items questioned help determine the next practical steps. A short conversation with a CPA can sort out what applies to your specific numbers.
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.
“What should I do first if the IRS is auditing me?”
“I got an IRS audit notice, what do I do first?”
“How should I respond first to an IRS audit?”
“I'm facing an IRS audit, what's my first step?”
“How do I defend my business expense deductions in an IRS audit?”
“How do I explain my business expense deductions to an IRS auditor?”
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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