How Do You Appeal IRS Audit Findings?
The Internal Revenue Service audits individuals for a variety of reasons, including statistical anomaly, tips of inaccurately-filed tax returns and plain old random selection. If you have been audited, you can expect to receive audit findings within weeks. Upon receiving the results of an IRS audit, you may pay whatever your owe, conduct an informal review of documents and findings with the auditor’s supervisor, or file a formal appeal in federal tax court. Follow these steps to appeal the findings. Read the IRS audit finding letter carefully for instructions regarding how to file an appeal, request an informal review or plead your case in court. Respond to the initial notice letter, formally stating your disagreement, within 30 days for an informal review or within 90 days to request a court hearing and dispute findings. Initiate your appeal via telephone for the fastest results. A phone number will be provided on the IRS audit finding letter. Most appeals cases are handled via teleph
