How Do You Appeal An IRS Audit?
Most people dread the possibility of an IRS audit. However, it is important to know that the results of an IRS audit can be appealed. If you disagree with the findings of the audit, then you can file a protest letter and enter negotiations with the IRS, or you can file in federal tax court. This article will explain how to proceed with either of these options. Review the findings from your IRS audit. Write a protest letter to the IRS within 30 days of receiving the written findings of your IRS audit. Your protest letter should include your personal information, the audit findings with which you disagree, the facts that support your conclusion that the audit was incorrect and the tax law upon which you base your argument. Find the tax law that is applicable to your situation. Visit your local law library to find the appropriate tax laws–you can contact your local bar association or law school to find your closest law library. Websites like Findlaw.com and Nolo.com are specifically desi
