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Sample Letter To Irs Audit In Hillsborough
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State:
Multi-State
County:
Hillsborough
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US-0003LTR
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If your audit letter has the contact telephone number 866-897-0177 or 866-897-0161, you can check the status of your audit in your individual online account under the 'Records and Status' tab. You can see the date the audit started, when letters were issued and the date when the next response is due.
Understand the scope of the tax audit. When it comes to office and field audits, unless you are adept at IRS procedures, it's highly recommended that you get a licensed tax professional (enrolled agent, CPA, or attorney) to represent you and advocate your tax return positions before the IRS.
Your audit reconsideration letter should: Say that it is an audit reconsideration request. Identify the taxpayer, the tax period(s), the type of tax (such as income tax), and, if available, the name and contact information for the IRS auditor who previously worked the case. Explain the circumstances for the audit,
The body of your IRS audit response letter should: Address each item or finding mentioned in the IRS audit letter. State your position on these items. Include as much detail as possible, including dates and circumstances, to support your position. Reference the documentation you have included to support your position.
An IRS audit letter typically contains the taxpayer's name, tax ID number, contact information, and a request for additional documentation to support claims on the tax return. It may also include the name of the IRS officer handling the case and invite the taxpayer to a meeting.
If you disagree, disputed items can be reviewed informally with the auditor's supervisor or through mediation known as Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). If that doesn't resolve the problem, you can file an appeal with the IRS Appeals Office, which is independent of the local office that conducted the audit.
The IRS even has a form for turning in suspected tax cheats: Form 3949-A, Information Referral. The IRS also explains on its website how whistleblowers can report various forms of suspected tax fraud. (Note: whistleblowers can claim a reward using IRS Form 211.)
Mail audits are usually quick and straightforward The IRS does these audits by mail, generally notifying taxpayers within seven months of filing. Mail audits usually wrap up within three to six months, depending on the issues involved and how quickly and completely you respond to the audit letter.
Use Form 3949-A to report alleged tax law violations by an individual, a business, or both. CAUTION: DO NOT USE Form 3949-A: o If you suspect your identity was stolen. Use Form 14039.
