I WAS EXPECTING A TAX REFUND,
NOW I’M GETTING AUDITED?
By: Andrea Buckley | April 2025 | Tax Law
You thought you would be getting a refund after you filed your tax return this year. Instead, the IRS has decided to audit your return. Instead of sending your refund, they are demanding you send in documents to prove your tax return was correct.
Don’t panic. You have rights when dealing with the IRS. Sometimes tax returns are selected randomly.
The IRS must first provide a written notice that you are being audited. This is also called an “examination.” Your Notice letter should tell you the reason that your return is being audited and will likely ask you to provide information or documents to support the information in your tax return.
It is very important to follow any deadlines in the Notice. Generally, you may only have 30 or 60 days to provide information to the IRS. If you do not respond within the timeframe, the IRS may make a determination without all of the facts. This may result in a change to your refund, or you may owe more money.
If you do not agree with the IRS’s determination, you have the right to appeal. Again, there are specific deadlines for you to appeal, so make sure to read your IRS Notice very carefully. Taxpayers are entitled to a fair and impartial administrative appeal of most IRS decisions, including many penalties. Your appeal may go to the independent Office of Appeals. If you are unable to resolve your issue with the Office of Appeals, you generally have the right to take your case to court.
Audits and Examinations can be confusing and overwhelming. Whether you are an individual or a business, having an experienced Tax Attorney on your behalf can make all the difference.
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