IRS Audits & Exams
“I think I'm being audited by the IRS, what should I do first?”
An IRS audit concern often starts with identifying exactly what notice or letter arrived, since the type of correspondence, the tax year involved, and whether it came by mail or through an online account can shape the next steps. It also helps to gather the return, supporting records, and any related notices so the issue can be understood in context. In many cases, the tone of the letter, the requested documents, and whether the matter appears to be an audit, a mismatch, or another exam-related inquiry can affect how the situation is handled. 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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