IRS Audits & Exams
“I received a terrifying audit notice for a tax return I filed three years ago, exactly how far back in time is the IRS legally allowed to audit me?”
The audit lookback period often depends on the type of return, the issues involved, and whether the IRS believes there may be missing income, substantial errors, or other exceptions that can extend review beyond the usual window. A notice tied to a return filed three years ago can still be relevant, but the specific scope may vary based on what the IRS is examining, whether the return was filed on time, and whether related records are still available. The wording of the notice, the tax year shown, and any follow-up requests usually shape how far the examination can reach. A targeted review with a CPA can turn the uncertainty into a clear next step.
In your 30-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 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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