Tag: Tax Audit

What is an Audit Reconsideration?

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Did the IRS audit your tax return and determine that you owe additional money?  Don’t worry – you have options.  With the help of a tax attorney, you can request an audit reconsideration.  Learn more about what this is and who may qualify below.

5 IRS Issues a Tax Attorney Can Help You Resolve

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While you can work with a tax preparer to file your annual taxes, there are situations where you should seek representation from a tax attorney.  Some instances where it can benefit you to hire an attorney include: if you’re facing a tax audit; if you’re being charged with tax fraud; if you have a large… Read more »

Being Audited by the IRS But Don’t Have Any Receipts?

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  IRS Record Keeping Guidelines The Internal Revenue Service generally advises taxpayers to retain copies of all tax returns and any relevant supporting documentation for at least the previous three tax years. The IRS also provides an extensive list of the types of records they may request if you are audited. These include: Receipts Bills… Read more »

Statute of Limitations for IRS Audits

IRS Statute of Limitations: The Three Year Rule The IRS generally has three years from the date a return is filed or due to issue a Notice of Deficiency. If this period has expired, the IRS can’t assess additional tax against your return, which should alleviate any of your worries about an IRS tax audit…. Read more »

Marijuana Audits and Your Fifth Amendment Rights

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Can A Dispensary Claim Immunity to Avoid Future Criminal Prosecution? A Colorado medical marijuana company has refused to turn over documents to the IRS, citing fears that the records could be used against the company in a criminal proceeding. Standing Akimbo’s lawyer has said the Denver firm will claim the Fifth Amendment if it does… Read more »

How the IRS Audits Income for Cash Businesses

The IRS Has Several Methods for Figuring Out Cash Income When treasury agents get the scent of unreported income in their nostrils, they always use a variation of the good cop-bad cop routine. Sometimes before they even drop the A-word, IRS auditors begin asking seemingly friendly questions about perceived income discrepancies. If they do not… Read more »

Lawyers Beware: The IRS Is Trained in How to Conduct Attorney Audits

The IRS trains its agents in detail in how to conduct attorney audits. If you are an attorney facing a tax audit, take nothing for granted. The IRS won’t. Some years ago, they even had a program called Project Esquire to prosecute members of the bar. Here is a brief snapshot of what to expect…. Read more »

Tax Audit Myths Debunked

If we say the word “tax audit” or “IRS auditor” what is the first thing that comes to mind? Our guess is that due to a number of different factors and commonly held misconceptions most laypersons conjure up a variety of images and “facts,” none of which resemble anything close to an iota of truth…. Read more »