Audit Support

The best audit outcome is one that is managed before it begins. Organized records, a coherent filing position, and a clear response strategy reduce both the scope of an examination and the likelihood that an auditor finds something unexpected. We help clients prepare for and respond to audits conducted by the IRS and the California Franchise Tax Board, working methodically to protect the positions taken on the return.

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Audit support is distinct from tax controversy. Controversy involves strategy and advocacy when a filing position is challenged. Audit support begins earlier: with preparation, documentation, and the kind of organized file presentation that demonstrates credibility from the first communication.

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Where an examination escalates to a disputed assessment, we coordinate with or refer to tax counsel with the appropriate admission.