IRS Checkup
Direct Fort Lauderdale CPA & EA Representation
Comprehensive IRS Checkup & Transcript Analysis
An IRS Checkup is a vital preventative review to secure your tax standing. Total Tax Solutions pulls and evaluates your official government master records to identify filing errors, uncover hidden penalties, and protect your personal and business assets.
📍 3081 E Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale • Serving Broward, Palm Beach & South Florida for 30+ Years
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Notice & Penalty Removal
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IRS Audit Defense Relief
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Diagnostic Protection
Why an IRS Checkup Protects Your Financial Standing
Unresolved discrepancies on IRS internal systems can quietly multiply into audits, bank freezes, and continuous wage garnishments. A proactive IRS Checkup identifies and resolves compliance vulnerabilities early.
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Complete Transcript Audit
We access and evaluate your wage, income, and account transcripts directly from IRS databases to see precisely what revenue officers see.
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Penalty & Error Detection
Uncover miscalculated assessments, uncredited estimated payments, and automated penalties eligible for statutory penalty abatement.
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Enforcement Defense
Identify automated Substitute for Return (SFR) filings, pending Federal Tax Liens, or levies to shield your bank accounts and assets.
Structured Examination
What Is Included in Your IRS Checkup
Our licensed CPAs conduct a structured examination under official IRS transcript procedures and Internal Revenue Code standards.
Master Transcript Audit
We cross-reference return transcripts, account transcripts, and wage/income records to ensure all 1099 and W-2 reporting matches filed tax returns.
Filing Compliance Audit
Pinpoint delinquent returns across all prior tax years to resolve unfiled taxes before collection enforcement escalates.
Statute (CSED) Analysis
Calculate your Collection Statute Expiration Dates (CSED) under IRC statutory guidelines to identify liabilities approaching expiration.
Relief Qualification
Determine your exact qualification for the IRS Fresh Start program, installment agreements, or an Offer in Compromise.
Vulnerability Detection
Common Red Flags Uncovered During an IRS Checkup
Automated IRS processing errors frequently generate inaccurate assessments and uncredited liabilities.
1. Unreported Income Discrepancies
Automated Information Returns Processing (IRP) matching systems routinely flag mismatched 1099, K-1, or brokerage proceeds, generating CP2000 underreporter notices. During an IRS Checkup, we resolve these before additional penalties accrue.
2. Misapplied Payments & Credits
Quarterly estimated tax payments or payroll tax deposits are frequently routed to the wrong tax period by IRS processing centers. Our IRS Checkup audits ensure every credit is properly matched to reduce your balance.
3. Automated Substitute Returns (SFR)
When returns are delinquent, the IRS files a Substitute for Return under IRC § 6020(b) with standard deductions and zero expenses. Through an IRS Checkup, we prepare compliant original returns to replace inflated SFR assessments.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About an IRS Checkup
Will an IRS Checkup trigger an audit?
No. An IRS Checkup uses routine administrative transcript requests authorized under Treasury Circular 230. It does not flag your account or heighten examination risk—it simply provides your CPA representative with the exact data the IRS has on file.
How long does an IRS Checkup and transcript review take?
Once you execute Form 2848 or Form 8821, our CPAs access your transcripts through the IRS Practitioner Priority Service and TDS systems, delivering a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation within 24 to 48 hours.
Can an IRS Checkup evaluate payroll liabilities for business owners?
Yes. We audit business master files to detect unfiled quarterly returns and evaluate exposure to personal assessments under 941 Trust Fund Liability rules.
Thousands
Of Clients Defended
Families & business owners helped across South Florida.
30+ Years
Of Local Tax Experience
Deep experience providing proven tax resolution services for complex IRS & Florida DOR disputes.
Millions
In Penalties & Balances Resolved
Rigorous transcript auditing under federal statutory guidelines.
Preventative Account Health
Schedule Your IRS Checkup Today
Request your confidential 15-minute diagnostic evaluation directly with Ash Boutros, CPA EA.
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Fee Structure & Compliance: Total Tax Solutions provides licensed CPA tax controversy, audit defense, and professional tax resolution services. We are an independent CPA practice licensed by the Florida Board of Accountancy, not affiliated with or part of the IRS or the Florida Department of Revenue. We do not provide credit repair, debt pooling, or loan modification services. Program eligibility and tax resolutions are governed strictly by the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) based on individual financial facts. Formal representation fees are defined in an engagement letter prior to service.
Office: 3081 E Commercial Blvd, Ste 103, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 | Serving: Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Pompano Beach & South Florida | Phone: (954) 946-4142