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Attorneys who are CPAs
View your problems in two different ways
They analyze the laws
And calculate flaws
To advise you on what you should say

To keep the IRS at bay
Best hire an Attorney-CPA
Using law and accounting
To solve problems mounting
And drive all your worries away

Attorneys who are CPA's
Counsel clients day after day
With computers and faxes
They help with your taxes
Reducing what you have to pay

-Sydney S. Traum

*With helpful input from Judith Rood Traum

Audit Representation FAQ

Why should I hire The Tax Law Office of David W. Klasing to represent me in an audit before the IRS, Franchise Tax Board or State Board of Equalization?

Why should I hire an attorney rather than any other type of tax professional to represent me in an audit before the IRS, Franchise Tax Board or State Board of Equalization?

What is the worst that can happen if I choose to represent myself in an audit?

What is the most common audit technique applied by the taxing authorities?

What is the largest risk you expose yourself to if you choose to attend an audit without proper representation?

What rights do I have during an audit?

What will happen if I do not respond to the taxing authorities audit notice?

What should I do if I suspect that the IRS may be considering criminally investigating me?

Are all audits the same or do they come in different flavors?

Do I have to submit to being interview by the taxing authority directly?

Is there anything I can do to decrease the odds of subsequent negative consequences stemming from an in-person interview with a taxing authority?

What are the most common reasons the IRS decides to conduct an audit? What are they commonly looking for in an audit?

Do I have the right to know why I was selected for examination?

What can I do to prepare for an audit?

If the IRS discovers an error in a tax year under audit, will they look at other tax years? How many years worth of returns are at risk during an audit?

Can I record the IRS interview with the IRS revenue agent and is it a good idea to do so?

Can I have the examination transferred to another area?

I have been audited several times in the recent past. Is there anyway to stop the IRS from repeatedly auditing me?

What rights do I have where I disagree with the auditor’s findings at the conclusion of an audit?

What is involved with appealing disagreements, both within the IRS and before the courts?

What the significance of receiving a 30 day and 90 day letter following an audit?

What options are available to me where I am unable to pay a deficiency, penalties and interest at the conclusion of an audit?