IRS Audits & Exams
“I suspect my angry ex-spouse reported me to the IRS whistleblower program, how do I defend myself against an audit triggered by malicious anonymous tips?”
An audit that follows an anonymous tip can feel personal, but the IRS generally focuses on the return, records, and supporting documents rather than the source of the complaint. The response often depends on the type of notice received, the items the IRS is examining, and how well the underlying income, deductions, and account records line up with the filed return. In situations involving a former spouse, questions about shared finances, access to records, and any prior agreements can also shape the review. Clear documentation and a measured response are often central to the process. Sitting down with a CPA for thirty minutes is usually enough to draw a clean line on this.
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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