Audit Representation

Total Tax Solutions specializes in professional audit representation, and over the past thirty years, we have successfully defended thousands of clients, achieving a proven track record of tax resolution and asset protection. We provide comprehensive tax audit representation services for individual taxpayers and small businesses alike.

Facing an examination from a taxing authority can be overwhelming, but you do not have to navigate the process alone. If you are facing an IRS or state examination, it is crucial to know that a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or an Enrolled Agent is fully authorized and highly qualified to handle complex audit situations directly with the IRS, protecting your financial interests every step of the way. Our dedicated team acts as your legal liaison, ensuring your rights are upheld throughout the entire review.

Our deep experience and extensive knowledge of simple to complex tax codes utilized successfully during numerous taxpayer audit engagements has led Total Tax Solutions to become a trusted firm for qualified tax professionals.

Why You Need Professional Audit Representation

Receiving an audit notice from the IRS or a state taxing authority can be an incredibly stressful experience. Attempting to handle the audit yourself or speaking directly with auditors often leads to unintended errors, missed deductions, or expanding the scope of the original review. When you secure specialized professional audit representation, you place a qualified buffer between yourself and the government.

We manage all correspondence, structure the necessary financial documentation, and defend your return parameters so that you do not have to meet face-to-face with an IRS revenue agent.

Types of Audits We Handle

Tax audits come in various forms, and our team has successfully navigated all levels of compliance reviews, including:

• Correspondence Audits: These are the most common types of reviews and are conducted entirely through the mail. The IRS will typically send a letter requesting specific line-item verification, such as missing receipts, charitable contribution records, or 1099 discrepancies. While they seem simple, responding with disorganized or incorrect documentation can cause the IRS to expand the audit scope.

• Office Audits: If the IRS requires an in-person meeting, they will issue an interview notice at a local IRS office. These reviews are more intensive and usually involve a live revenue agent questioning your itemized deductions, business expenses, or historical filing data. We handle these meetings on your behalf so you do not have to sit across from an auditor.

• Field Audits: Reserved for more complex individual filings and small business owners, field audits are comprehensive examinations conducted directly at your home, place of business, or your representative’s office. The revenue agent will thoroughly review your physical books, financial ledgers, and operational practices to verify your tax compliance.

Our Strategy for Minimizing Your Tax Liability

During an audit engagement, our approach is focused on rigorous defense, precise organization, and achieving a fair resolution. We begin by carefully reviewing your original tax filing data against the auditor’s specific information requests. Our team identifies potential red flags before the IRS does, allowing us to construct a robust defensive strategy that protects your interests.

We systematically organize your receipts, bank statements, and business ledgers into a clear, compliant format that revenue agents prefer. By presenting well-structured proof, we can often limit the scope of the examination and prevent the auditor from digging into unrelated tax years.

Whether your case requires presenting missing documentation, negotiating a compliant installment agreement for any adjusted amounts, or preparing an appeal to contest an unfair auditor decision, our goal remains unchanged: to minimize your liability, safeguard your assets, and finalize the case with the best possible professional outcome.

Total Tax Solutions is a private, independent tax professional firm and is not affiliated with the IRS or any government agency. Official IRS forms can be obtained directly from the IRS website for free.