The IRS Office of Appeals is designed to resolve tax disputes without going to court. It operates independently from the audit and collection functions, which helps ensure an impartial review. A successful appeal can reduce or eliminate taxes and penalties,
During an audit, if the IRS finds no reasonable indication that you have unreported income, it won’t seek intrusive and extraneous information about your lifestyle. That may not make you less nervous about being audited, but it should reassure you
First, make sure you really received an audit notification. The IRS will notify you by mail. The IRS does not notify taxpayers about audits by phone call or through email. If you do get an email saying you’ve been selected