Why You Were Audited by the IRS?

If you are curious as to why your tax return became subject to an IRS audit, you should know that the IRS employs certain methods to choose which tax returns have increased scrutiny. These methods include:

• Information matching: Employers and other entities that provide you with income send your W-2s and 1099s to the IRS. If the income reported on your return does not match the amounts reported on these tax forms, the return is likely to be audited.
• Computer scoring: A computer program will score your return based on the likelihood that you have misreported income. IRS agents then pick the highest scoring returns and will analyze them to see if there needs to be a tax adjustment.
• Abusive tax avoidance transactions and foreign accounts: If you are suspected of participating in or promoting tax avoidance, or if you have foreign bank accounts, you can expect greater scrutiny.
• Related examinations: If your business partner or a similarly related party has been audited, there is a good chance that your return will be audited as well.

In addition to the above, returns may be selected for an audit due to local campaigns, such as compliance initiatives, or as the result of information provided by informants.

If the IRS is inquiring into your tax returns, having a tax attorney can serve as a buffer between you and the IRS. Our lawyers can represent you during the audit without your presence, which prevents you from having to answer difficult questions concerning personal subjects.

Contact an Expert Virginia IRS Tax Attorney Today

Tax law is not easy, and neither is dealing with the IRS.  Audits by the IRS can be very strenuous processes that require legal expertise to make it through.  Glen Frost and his team have the experience and the skill to help you through these trying emotional and financial times.  Contact one of our Virginia IRS Audits and Appeals Lawyers today for expert help to get the compensation and relief you deserve today.