IRS Audits & Exams
“What is the first thing I should do when the IRS audits me?”
The first step in an IRS audit is often to confirm exactly what notice was received and what tax year or issue is being examined. The response can depend on the type of audit, whether it is by mail or in person, and which records are being requested. It also helps to review the return, supporting documents, and any correspondence for missing information or obvious mismatches. In many cases, the tone and scope of the audit are shaped by how quickly and clearly the initial response is organized. 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?”
“I'm under IRS audit, what should I do right away?”
“How do I begin dealing with an IRS examination?”
“What's the first step if the IRS contacts me about an audit?”
“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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