IRS Audits & Exams
“What's the first step if the IRS contacts me about an audit?”
The first step is often to confirm what kind of IRS contact it is, since an audit letter, phone call, or account notice can call for different responses. The exact next move usually depends on the tax year involved, the items being questioned, and whether the contact came by mail or through another channel. It is also important to keep the notice and related records together, because the wording often shows what the IRS is asking to review. In many cases, the earliest response is about understanding the scope before sending anything or discussing the matter in detail. 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.
“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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