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With decades of hands-on experience, ABC CPAs provides proactive, strategic, and professional representation —
helping you resolve audits efficiently while protecting your financial interests and ensuring long-term compliance.
With decades of hands-on experience, ABC CPAs provides proactive, strategic, and professional representation —
helping you resolve audits efficiently while protecting your financial interests and ensuring long-term compliance.
IRS Tax Audit Representation
ABC CPAs offers comprehensive representation and advisory services for federal (IRS) and state-level tax audits. From strategic planning to direct communication and negotiation, we act on your behalf to protect your rights and minimize tax and legal risks.
- Pre-Audit Risk Analysis and Strategy
- Review and interpretation of IRS or State Audit Notices
- Identification of audit years and risk areas (income, deductions, credits, etc.)
- Strategic planning tailored to the client’s financial and tax position
- Documentation Preparation and Compliance Support
- Organizing tax returns, general ledgers, invoices, payroll records, contracts, and other financial documents
- Assembling audit-ready documentation that aligns with government expectations
- Reviewing and correcting gaps in records to ensure compliance
- Authorized Representation and Direct Communication
- ABC CPAs represent you directly before the IRS or state auditors under CPA authority (Form 2848)
- Handling of official inquiries, document submissions, and audit interviews
- Minimizing client exposure by managing all auditor interactions professionally
- Negotiation and Audit Resolution
- Filing objections or clarification responses for proposed tax adjustments
- Negotiating final settlement amounts or amended return agreements
- Supporting resolution options such as:
- Installment Agreements
- Offers in Compromise (OIC)
- Penalty abatement requests
- Post-Audit Risk Mitigation and Advisory
- Recommendations to reduce the risk of future audits for similar issues
- Guidance on accounting method improvements or recordkeeping enhancements
- Strategic tax planning to avoid recurring red flags
Why Choose ABC CPAs?
With decades of hands-on experience in IRS and multi-state audits, ABC CPAs provides proactive, strategic, and professional representation — helping you resolve audits efficiently while protecting your financial interests and ensuring long-term compliance.
Sales, Use & Local Tax Audit Representation
At ABC CPAs, we provide specialized support for sales and use tax audits, powered by deep in-house expertise. Our team includes a former Supervising Tax Auditor from the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) with over 25 years of field experience.
This allows us to offer high-level insight and practical guidance for businesses facing tax audits and compliance challenges not only in California, but across all 50 states.
- Comprehensive Sales & Local Tax Audit Services
- We assist clients in navigating the most complex and high-risk audit situations, including:
- California Sales & Use Tax Filings and Audit Representation
- City, County, and Special District Tax Audits
- CDTFA Audit Process Review & Risk Consulting
- Multi-State Nexus Analysis for Retail, eCommerce, and Wholesale
- Pre-Audit Checkups, Documentation Prep, and Strategic Planning
- Why ABC CPAs
- Over 1,000 audits and 100+ appeals conferences handled by our in-house expert
- Firsthand knowledge of CDTFA procedures, law interpretations, and appeals tactics
- Experience across industries including retail, manufacturing, construction, healthcare, and digital commerce
- Guidance for minimizing audit exposure and structuring compliant operations
- Support in responding to audit notices, preparing documentation, and representing clients during examiner communications or appeals
Whether you're a California-based business or operate across multiple states,
ABC CPAs provides the clarity, confidence, and seasoned expertise needed to navigate complex audit environments. Let us help you stay compliant and protected — before, during, and after the audit.
Audit FAQ
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Not without a professional review. Signing a waiver may extend the statute of limitations or delay the audit, resulting in additional interest accrual. Always consult with a tax advisor before signing.
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You’re required to provide records relevant to the audit period. However, some items may not apply to your business. A tax professional can help clarify and limit unnecessary disclosures.
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Not necessarily. We can work with the auditor to apply a shortcut audit technique to reduce the sample size.
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Yes, but the request must be justified—such as bias, misconduct, or a conflict of interest. We can help you document and submit a proper auditor replacement request.
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We can escalate the auditor’s conduct and unreasonable requests to upper management through the proper channels to put an end to excessive or unreasonable audit demands.
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This may signal scope creep or lack of planning. We can assess whether the requests are appropriate and help you establish clear limits and timelines with the auditor.
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It’s not standard, but it can happen. You’re not obligated to meet without prior notice. You can request that all visits be scheduled. We can formalize communication on your behalf.
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You have the right to request updates and deadlines. Let us manage the communication and help move the process forward efficiently.
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Delays in the audit process caused by the auditor could result in excessive interest accrual, leading to a higher audit bill. We will raise our concerns through the proper channels to ensure the timely completion of the audit.
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No, on-site audits are not mandatory. You can request an offsite or remote audit if it’s more appropriate. We can handle all correspondence and host the audit at our office if needed.
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Auditors may verify information with third parties, but excessive contact without your knowledge or the disclosure of confidential audit information to others can raise concerns. We can help monitor and manage audit communications appropriately.