Are you being audited by the IRS?
Knowing the IRS wants to take a second or closer look at your tax return, whether it is the entire return or just a portion of it, such as expenses claimed for meals, entertainment or travel, can be a very stressful experience.
More often than not, an IRS audit of a tax return will result in changes to the return. Whether these changes are good or bad for the taxpayer depends on the situation.
We never advise any taxpayer to represent themselves in an IRS audit, no matter how simple it may seem. Swimmer Accounting is accustomed to handling the IRS and dealing with multiple types of tax problems on a daily basis for clients throughout the Chicagoland area. Contact us today, we can help!
If you are being audited by the IRS or have questions about your tax situation, please call us at (630) 810-9797.
IRS Audit Representation
In our 30 years of experience representing Illinois taxpayers before the IRS and state tax agencies, our accounting firm has learned that there is a need for a more exclusive approach to tax relief.
As your IRS representative, George A. Swimmer & Associates, CPA will ensure that the IRS acts within their guidelines and follows proper procedures when dealing with you. We will also make sure that your taxpayer rights are not violated and that the IRS does not force you to reveal information that you may not be required to reveal.
You will no longer deal directly with the IRS when you choose George A. Swimmer & Associates, CPA to act on your behalf.
Most Common Tax Problems
IRS Notices
The first indicator that you have a problem with the IRS usually comes in the form of a notice you receive in the mail. There are a variety of notices with all sorts of hidden traps and nuances.
IRS Debt
IRS debt, also known as delinquent tax, back taxes, and tax debt, is by far the most common problem people have with the IRS. Similar to credit card or other outstanding debt, IRS tax debt can take on a life of its own, snowballing into substantial amounts of debt rather quickly with the addition of IRS penalties, late fees, and the consistent addition of more and more interest.
Unfiled Tax Returns
There are all sorts of reasons why people wind up not filing their tax returns. The problem is that taxpayers tend to slip into the tax trap, where one unfiled tax return becomes two, and three, and on down the line.
This is one of the more dangerous tax problems we see because the IRS waits an indeterminate amount of time before filing an SFR (substitute for return) for a taxpayer, which is quickly followed by a notice and a bill for delinquent tax, plus penalties, plus interest. The unfiled return may be years past due by the time the IRS acts, which in effect increases the amount you owe. Filing a past-due tax return before the IRS files for you is critical in saving you money and reducing the potential for additional IRS problems.
If you are being audited by the IRS or have questions about your specific tax situation, please call us at (630) 810-9797. |
