IRS Audit Representation
Respond to an IRS examination with organized records and representation within the agreed scope.
Online service across all 50 states
What this service is
An IRS audit (an examination) is a formal review of a return, done by mail, at an IRS office, or at your business. With a signed power of attorney, we represent you directly: we speak with the examiner, respond to each information document request with only what was asked for, attend meetings in your place, and review every proposed adjustment line by line before anything is agreed. If the result is wrong, we prepare the protest and take the case to IRS Appeals. State audits are handled the same way.
Forms & documents involved
What we actually do
File the power of attorney
Submit Form 2848 so the IRS deals with us instead of contacting you directly.
Assess the audit scope
Review the opening letter and the return to understand what is being examined and where the risks are.
Manage document requests
Organize and produce responses to each information document request, limited to what was requested.
Meet with the examiner
Attend interviews and handle correspondence on your behalf.
Review proposed adjustments
Check the examination report before you agree, and argue items that are wrong.
Prepare an appeal
Write the protest and represent you before IRS Appeals when the result is worth disputing.
Prices by scope
Compare the work included at each price. Your final scope and fee are confirmed in writing before work begins.
Power of Attorney filing, exam scope review, and initial examiner response.
- IndividualOne taxpayer, one year$620
- BusinessEntity exam or several years$980
Scales with number of years and issues under examination.
- Correspondence examBy mail, one or two issues$1,880
- Office examMeeting with the examiner, up to 3 issues$3,480
- Field examBusiness examination, several years or issuesFrom $5,800
Line-by-line review of a proposed adjustment before you respond.
- Up to 3 adjustmentsLine-by-line review and response plan$460
- 4+ adjustmentsOr penalties proposed$880
Formal written protest and coordination with the Office of Appeals.
- Small caseDisputed amount under $25K$1,680
- Formal protestDisputed amount over $25K$3,280
Multi-year or multi-issue examinations are scoped individually once the exam's actual reach is understood.
What You Get
Power of Attorney Representation
Filing Form 2848 and standing in as your appointed representative so the examiner communicates with us directly, not you.
Document Production Management
Organizing and producing exactly what was requested, no more, no less, on the examiner's timeline.
Examiner Meetings & Correspondence
Attending or leading meetings and calls with the examiner, and handling written correspondence throughout the exam.
Revenue Agent Report Review
Reviewing a proposed adjustment line by line to confirm whether it is supportable before you agree to it.
Appeals Coordination
Preparing a protest and coordinating with the IRS Independent Office of Appeals when a proposed adjustment is disputed.
- Filed Power of Attorney (Form 2848) naming us as your representative
- Organized document production package
- Written summary of examiner findings and proposed adjustments
- Appeals protest, when the case warrants disputing the result
When this service may fit
- You have been notified that a formal audit or examination is open, not just a routine notice
- An examiner has requested a meeting, a walkthrough of your records, or an expanded document production
- You want a representative speaking to the IRS or state on your behalf instead of doing it yourself
- The exam has concluded with a proposed adjustment you want reviewed before accepting or appealing
Often handled together
Clients who use this service often add these. Tick any to see the combined starting price.
How It Works
Power of Attorney filed and exam scope confirmed within one business day
Review the examination letter, periods and issues under review, existing correspondence, and response dates.
Document production organized and submitted on the examiner's timeline
Arrange appropriate authorization and assemble the return positions and records relevant to the agency's requests.
Examiner meetings and correspondence managed throughout the exam
Manage agreed communications and responses, documenting submissions and discussing proposed changes with the taxpayer.
Result reviewed with you, with an appeal prepared if warranted
Explain the examination outcome and options; scope any further appeal, collection, or legal proceeding separately.
Your Role
Provide complete records and correspondence, preserve original evidence, and discuss agency contacts with the representative before responding independently.
Service Scope
Representation depends on authorization, professional eligibility, and the accepted scope. Appeals, court proceedings, and collection work are separate; no result is assured.
Start IRS Audit Representation online
Choose the closest scope and send your request online. We’ll confirm the final work and fee in writing before anything begins.
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