IRS Audits & Exams
“The IRS is questioning my meals deductions, how do I defend them?”
When the IRS questions meals deductions, the discussion often turns on how the expenses were documented, whether there was a clear business purpose, and how the meals were tied to ordinary business activity. The answer can also depend on whether the records identify who was present, what was discussed, and whether the expense was personal, travel-related, or part of client entertainment. In many cases, the strength of the defense comes down to contemporaneous receipts, notes, calendars, and any supporting books or statements that show the expense pattern was consistent and business-related. Working through the specifics with a CPA is the cleanest way to land on the right move.
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 do I need for an IRS audit on my meals deductions?”
“How do I handle an IRS audit of my meals deductions?”
“What can I use to support my meals deductions in an IRS audit?”
“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?”
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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