IRS and state audit representation
PUBLIC TAX, CORP helps individuals, self-employed taxpayers, business owners, LLCs, S corporations, C corporations, partnerships, and nonprofits respond to IRS and state tax audits with organized records, professional communication, and a clear response strategy.
Representation for audits involving Form 1040, Schedule C, Schedule E, investment income, dependents, deductions, credits, and supporting documentation.
Support for audits involving entity returns, business income, deductions, bookkeeping records, receipts, bank activity, K-1s, and tax compliance issues.
Audit letters should be handled carefully. We review what the IRS or state is requesting, identify deadlines, organize records, and help prepare the response.
Professional audit support
Tax audits are not all the same. Some involve one missing document; others involve business records, deductions, entity filings, owner-level income, or multiple tax years. We focus on the specific notice, the tax year under review, and the records needed to support your position.
We identify what the IRS or state is actually questioning before preparing a response.
Receipts, ledgers, Forms 1099, K-1s, bank records, payroll reports, and prior returns are reviewed for relevance.
We assist with audits involving individual returns, business returns, self-employed income, and entity-related issues.
If an audit creates a balance due, we can connect the result to payment plans, penalty relief, or other resolution options.
Audit situations handled
The best audit response depends on the notice, the type of return, and the records available. These are common audit situations where taxpayers benefit from professional organization and representation.
IRS or state review of income, dependents, credits, deductions, filing status, retirement income, investments, or amended return items.
Schedule C audits involving gross receipts, 1099 income, business expenses, mileage, home office, subcontractors, and recordkeeping.
Examinations involving LLCs, partnerships, S corporations, C corporations, nonprofits, business deductions, and books and records.
Audit questions involving Schedule K-1s, pass-through income, basis notes, distributions, losses, and coordination with entity returns.
State income tax reviews, residency questions, business filings, state notices, and proposed adjustments from state tax agencies.
Review of audit findings, proposed additional tax, penalty assessments, documentation requests, and response options.
Audit representation begins with understanding the letter, the return under examination, and the documents needed. From there, the response should be prepared around the actual issue — not fear, guessing, or unnecessary over-disclosure.
We identify the tax year, agency, response deadline, audit type, and the specific items under examination.
Documents are organized around the audit issue, including income records, receipts, bank statements, ledgers, K-1s, payroll reports, or prior returns.
The response is built to address the examiner’s questions with relevant support and professional presentation.
If the agency proposes changes, we help review the findings and consider whether agreement, additional response, appeal, or resolution steps may be appropriate.
Quick answers for individuals and businesses facing IRS or state tax audits. Click a question to expand.
Yes. We assist with audits involving personal tax returns, self-employed income, rental and investment items, business entities, K-1s, and business records.
Read the letter, note the response deadline, keep the envelope and all pages, and avoid sending partial information before the issue is reviewed. Uploading the notice through the secure portal is often the fastest way to begin.
Yes. Many IRS and state audits are handled by mail. We can help review the letter, organize the documents requested, and prepare a response based on the audit issue.
Yes. Proposed adjustments should be reviewed against the tax return and supporting records. Depending on the facts, options may include agreeing, sending additional documentation, disputing the change, or exploring resolution options if a balance remains.
Yes. We assist with state tax notices and audits involving individual income tax, business filings, residency questions, and proposed state tax adjustments.
Service Area
We help individuals, business owners, and entities respond to IRS and state tax audits throughout the Tampa Bay area and across the United States through a secure remote workflow.
Local office in Dunedin. Tampa Bay service area. Nationwide remote tax resolution capability.
Office: Dunedin, FL • Phone: +1 (727) 300-0208
