If you receive a letter from the IRS questioning your tax return the burden of proof for your income and deductions in on you.
If you can substantiate your income and deductions and you can prove it, the whole audit will be over very quickly.
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The best you can hope for is to have the IRS accept your tax return as you originally submitted it or in IRS speak, a no-change audit.
If you receive a letter from the IRS questioning your tax return, the burden of proof for your income and deductions in on you. If you can substantiate your income and deductions and you can prove it, the whole audit will be over very quickly.
You must do your best to come up with the bank statements, canceled checks, receipts, and credit card statements to prove what you put on your tax return.
Get a free consult.
Sometimes there is some middle ground where the IRS will accept a “reasonable” deduction under the Cohan Rule.
George Cohan was a famous theatrical figure who was audited in the 1930s. The court ruled that it was unreasonable for the IRS not to accept at least a partial deduction. A full deduction is always better than a partial deduction.
We do our best to substantiate all of your deductions to the auditor. The IRS will back down quickly once you prove you do not owe them additional money.
If you cannot prove your deductions things can go terribly wrong for you. If a deduction is disallowed in one year the IRS may backtrack and disallow that same deduction for other years as well.
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It is in your best interest to have a qualified professional represent you at your interrogation.
We know how to satisfy the auditor as to the legitimacy of your tax return. You do not even have to be present. It is usually better if you are not there.
You probably do not know tax law as well as a professional who specializes in tax work. Anything you say can and will be used against you.
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We will need your help to resolve your audit.
First it is important that we carefully review the letter the IRS sent you. These letters specifically state what documents the IRS wants to review. We will need to do a very thorough job in determining exactly what records will substantiate your return and bring a close to the audit.
Be careful to stay on track. Only provide documentation the IRS has requested. Sometimes they will want additional items to close your case. Any requests for additional information should be made in writing and presented at a second meeting.
Many audits can be resolved in one meeting – if all of the proof is concise and well organized.
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You get you a larger refund when we find the legitimate business deductions that are often overlooked… Unless you like giving your extra money to the government.
Understand your tax return with a tax preparation specialist that will explain the process in a thorough, easy-to-understand way.
If you are not happy with our work and you decide not to file the return we prepared for you, we will not charge you.
Randy has done a great job with our return the last couple of years even with complicated filing. I would recommend Randy to anyone and we gladly make the hour drive from San Clemente down to San Diego to have him handle our taxes.
Randy has been filing my taxes for three years. His service is fast, professional and he is always up to speed with the current tax laws (as they are always changing).
Most tax preparers are out of pocket after April 15th – I was lucky to find Randy who works through the year. I called on a Monday and he got me an appointment for the next day.
Randy is always available to assist with any questions or troubles that may be encountered with the IRS or California Franchise Tax Board. He has resolved matters and concerns we have encountered in the past, without delay.
Randy was awesome. I set up an appointment online as a new client. Even with the closures due to COVID-19, Randy guided me through an online process and had my taxes processed in a couple of hours.
Historically I have always done my own taxes, but each year they are getting slightly more complex and require a more in depth interpretation of tax code aside from a TurboTax interview. The experience with Randy will ensure that I never do my own taxes again.
Randy Ames, owner of ABC Tax Service, San Diego
The best you can hope for is to have the IRS accept your tax return as you originally submitted it or in IRS speak, a no-change audit.
If you receive a letter from the IRS questioning your tax return, the burden of proof for your income and deductions in on you. If you can substantiate your income and deductions and you can prove it, the whole audit will be over very quickly.
You must do your best to come up with the bank statements, canceled checks, receipts, and credit card statements to prove what you put on your tax return.
Sometimes there is some middle ground where the IRS will accept a “reasonable” deduction under the Cohan Rule.
George Cohan was a famous theatrical figure who was audited in the 1930s. The court ruled that it was unreasonable for the IRS not to accept at least a partial deduction. A full deduction is always better than a partial deduction.