What is a tax audit? An examination of a taxpayer's return or other transactions. An IRS audit or State audit is performed to verify the correctness of a filed return. The Internal Revenue Service and State taxing authorities accept most tax returns as filed. However, they audit some returns to determine if income, expenses, and credits are being reported accurately.

If your return is selected for an IRS audit or State audit, it does not suggest that you made an error or are dishonest. With the IRS, returns are chosen by computerized screening, by random sample, or by an income document matching program.

Most individuals will agree that it is no fun dealing with the taxing authorities like the IRS, especially in a challenging situation. Being under an IRS audit of State audit is one of those situations. Fortunately, all taxpayers have a right to representation before the IRS and States; no one has to face an audit alone.

As a taxpayer, you have the right to be treated fairly, professionally, promptly, and courteously by IRS employees. Publication 1, Your Rights as a Taxpayer, explains your rights when dealing with the IRS.

At Sullivan Consulting, our professionals, licensed CPA's and Enrolled Agents, are experts in dealing with the IRS and State taxing authorities. If you retain our services, you can be confident you will receive the best representation possible at all levels of the IRS.

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