IRS audits & notices
Most IRS letters are fixable with a clear, well-documented response. We read it, explain it, and handle it — so you don’t have to talk to the IRS yourself.
What this service is — and why it matters
An IRS letter usually isn’t an accusation. It’s most often a computer match — a 1099 the IRS has that didn’t appear on your return, a math adjustment, or a request for documentation. The worst responses are silence and panic. The best is a calm, documented reply before the deadline.
With your authorization (IRS Form 2848), our CPAs and enrolled agents can speak to the IRS on your behalf. We read the notice the day you send it, tell you what it means in plain English, and set out the deadline and what we need from you.
If it’s a full examination, we prepare the support, manage the document requests, and attend meetings for you. You stay informed; you don’t have to sit across the table.
Everything we handle for you
One named preparer, a second-preparer review, and year-round answers to your questions.
Same-day notice triage
Send us a photo of the letter. We tell you what it is, how serious it is, and the deadline — usually the same business day.
Written responses
We draft and file the response with the right supporting documents, whether you agree, partly agree, or disagree with the IRS’s proposal.
Power of attorney
We file Form 2848 so we can call the IRS, request records and speak for you.
Audit representation
For correspondence, office and field examinations, we organize the records, respond to document requests and attend meetings on your behalf.
State notices and audits
The same process for state tax agencies, which often follow IRS changes with their own notices.
Appeals and penalty relief
If the result is wrong, we explore appeals. Where you qualify, we request penalty abatement.
Want to know what this would cost for you? We’ll give you a fixed quote after a free 30-minute review.
Book a reviewThis is a good fit if…
Best for: anyone who’d rather hand the letter to someone who already has the file.
- You received a CP2000, CP2501, or another notice proposing more tax
- The IRS or your state has asked for documentation to support deductions
- You’ve been notified of an office or field audit
- A notice deadline is coming up and you haven’t responded
- You want someone else to deal with the IRS directly
Four steps, start to finish
- Step 1
Send the letter
Upload or email a copy. We confirm the notice type and deadline.
- Step 2
Plan and authorization
We explain your options, quote the work, and file a power of attorney.
- Step 3
Build the support
We gather records from you and from the IRS and prepare the response.
- Step 4
Respond and resolve
We file the response or represent you in the exam and follow through until the case is closed.
What we’ll ask you for
Don’t have everything? That’s normal. Bring what you have to the review and we’ll tell you what else we need — and we can pull much of it from the IRS directly.
- A copy of the notice (all pages, including the envelope if you have it)
- The return the notice relates to
- Receipts, statements or logs supporting the items in question
- Any earlier letters or responses about the same issue
Flat fee, quoted up front
No hourly meter. After your free review we send a fixed quote, and we tell you before doing any work outside it.
Or compare our all-in-one plans →Written notice responses from $450. Full audit representation is quoted as a flat project from $2,500, and included in the Protected plan.
Book a free reviewCommon questions
Do I have to meet with the IRS myself?
Usually not. With a signed power of attorney, a CPA or enrolled agent can represent you in most examinations, and you generally don’t have to attend.
What if I missed the deadline on a notice?
Send it to us anyway, right away. There are often still options, but they narrow over time, so the sooner we see it the better.
Is audit representation included in a plan?
Notice triage is included in every plan. Full audit representation for years we prepared is included in the Protected plan; otherwise it’s quoted as a flat project.
Can you help with a return someone else prepared?
Yes. We regularly respond to notices on returns prepared by other firms or with software.
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Talk it through with a preparer
A free 30-minute review with a CPA or enrolled agent. We look at your last return and what’s changed, answer your questions, and send a fixed quote. No obligation.