IRS & FTB Audits and Letters
An audit letter or a notice from the IRS or the California Franchise Tax Board comes with a deadline. With your authorization, Steve Chang represents you: he reads what is being asked, organizes the records, deals with the examiner, and explains each step in English or Korean.
What's included
- IRS audits by mail, at an IRS office, or at your home, business or our office
- California Franchise Tax Board audits
- Representation with your power of attorney (IRS Form 2848; FTB Form 3520-PIT or 3520-BE)
- Organizing records and answering document requests
- Reviewing the proposed result, and appeals when you disagree
- Notices, balance-due letters, payment plans and penalty relief requests
This is for you if
- You received an audit letter or a request for documents
- The IRS or FTB says income is missing or a deduction is not allowed
- You owe tax and need time to pay
Questions
Do I have to meet the auditor myself?
Usually not. With your power of attorney, your CPA can deal with the IRS for you; you generally have to attend only if the IRS issues a summons. If you do need to be there, we prepare you and come with you.
Should I call the IRS myself first?
You can, but read the deadline on the letter first. If the amount or the reason is unclear, bring it in before you agree to anything or pay.
Have a tax question?
Call the office or send a message, and we will get back to you as soon as we can.