Do I need a tax attorney for an IRS audit?
Sunday, August 2nd, 2009 at
10:58 pm
I received in the mail an audit from the IRS asking me to mail in some supporting documents for my deductions. I have the info they want. Should I hire a tax attorney to help with the audit or will I be ok mailing everything how to get prescription drugs without a prescription in on my own?
This is not an attorney issue. It sounds like you have the standard by mail audit that we professional tax practitioners know as a CP-2000. If you can figure out what documentation it is asking for, gather it up and send photocopies. If it states you had unreported income, state that you agree or disagree. If there is a Form 1099-C for income from cancellation of debt, you may be wise to consult a professional to determine if any part of it can be excluded.
If you have the info they asked for, I’d just mail it in.
If you have the information, just send it in. There’s no need to hire an attorney for that!
most irs forms (if not all) are user friendly.
the only reason you would need an attorney is if anything criminal has transpired. this so you dont get yourself into more trouble.
but if its just questioning what you put on your return and they want it substantiated, then by all means do it yourself.
Why would you need to hire an attorney when you have the documentation IRS is requesting. Just work with IRS yourself, and save you the money the attorney would request up-front.
Good luck and make sure to send IRS copies and keep copies for your records just in case it comes up again.
Just send it in. If you have a problem later and have to appear in tax court get a lawyer or EA