IRS Audits & Exams
“My professional tax preparer made a huge mistake that triggered a massive IRS audit, am I still held personally responsible for the back taxes and penalties?”
When a preparer’s error leads to an IRS audit, the answer often depends on whose return was filed, what information was provided, and whether the issue came from an honest mistake, omitted records, or something the IRS views as underreported income. Personal responsibility can also vary based on the type of tax involved, how the return was signed, and whether penalties were tied to the preparer’s work or to the underlying tax liability itself. The audit findings, correspondence from the IRS, and any documentation showing what was shared with the preparer usually shape how the matter is evaluated. 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.
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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