Ohio Tax Audit Defense Attorney

Legal Representation in Tax Audits

The IRS accepts most taxpayers’ returns as filed. If they enquire about your return or select it for examination (also known as being audited), it does not suggest that you are dishonest. They may close your case without change, it may result in you having to pay more tax, or you may even receive a refund. An audit notice, also called an income tax examination, is certainly one of the most feared letters any taxpayer can receive in the mail. Failure to respond to an IRS audit letter can lead to fines and penalties being added onto the tax bill which the IRS prepared with your name on it. Eventually, it can lead to garnishment of your wages and seizure of your property. In the worst case, if your lack of response is judged to be dishonest, it could result in criminal charges. Having an Ohio tax attorney to assist you will ensure your IRS tax audit goes as smoothly as possible.

Tax Audit Defense Lawyer in Ohio

The process of selecting a return for examination usually begins in one of two ways. First, they use a computer program to identify returns that may have incorrect amounts. These programs may be based on information returns, such as Form 1099 and W-2, on studies of past examinations, or on certain issues identified by compliance projects. Second, they use information from outside sources that indicate that a return may have incorrect amounts. These sources may include newspapers, public records, and individuals. If they determine that the information is accurate and reliable, they may use it to select a return for examination.

Attorney Kenneth Sheppard from the Sheppard Law Offices represents individuals and business across Ohio and the nation in IRS audits. In most situations, you will not need to appear at all at the audit, but even in the case that you believe you did nothing wrong, it is not a good idea to represent yourself in an IRS audit. IRS auditors are trained interrogators, which puts the average taxpayer at a huge disadvantage. Attorney Sheppard has an advanced degree in Tax Law and is prepared to negotiate on your behalf in an IRS tax audit or in federal tax court.

Contact an Ohio tax lawyer to be provided with assistance with your IRS tax audit.