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Tax Audits

Audit questions rarely turn on one date. This collection explains the timelines, records, notices, and response choices that can shape a tax dispute.

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IRS Audit Documents: What You Need and Why

The records an IRS audit may request, how to organize support for each item, and what to do when a document is missing.

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What Triggers an IRS Audit?

There is no single IRS audit trigger. Learn how the IRS selects returns for examination, which common red flags are myths, and why documentation matters.

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IRS Audit Reconsideration: When a Tax Lawyer Can Help

Can you reopen a closed IRS audit? Learn when reconsideration may fit, what records matter, and when a tax lawyer can help protect your options.

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IRS Notice of Deficiency: What the 90-Day Letter Means

What an IRS notice of deficiency means, why the 90-day deadline matters, and how to protect your options before the proposed tax becomes assessed.

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How Far Back Can the IRS and California Audit and Collect?

Federal and California audit, assessment, extension, and collection time limits for old tax years.

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IRS Audit Letter: What to Do Before You Respond

A practical guide to IRS audit letters, including proposed audit changes, 30-day Appeals options, deadlines, and organizing the right records.