IRS Audit Representation
Don't face the IRS alone. ASU represents Louisiana and California businesses in federal audits, state tax inquiries, and penalty abatement proceedings.
Professional Representation for IRS Audits and State Tax Inquiries
Receiving an IRS audit notice is stressful — but it doesn't have to be catastrophic. With proper representation, many audits resolve with no change or a minor adjustment. The critical factor is having someone who knows tax law, understands audit procedures, and can respond to the IRS on your behalf — without you having to speak with them directly.
ASU provides comprehensive IRS audit representation for businesses and individuals. We handle correspondence audits, office audits, and field audits. We also handle Louisiana Department of Revenue inquiries and California FTB audits for our San Diego clients.
If you received your notice about a return ASU prepared, our error guarantee applies: if the audit finds an error we made, we pay the resulting penalties and interest. If you're coming to us with a prior preparer's return, we'll review the situation honestly and tell you exactly what to expect.
Time matters with audits — deadlines for responding to IRS notices are strict, and missing them escalates the situation significantly. Call (504) 838-7140 the moment you receive an IRS notice.
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How It Works
Emergency Consultation
Call us immediately when you receive an IRS notice. We review the notice, explain what it means, and outline a response strategy — before you respond to anything yourself.
Representation & Response
We gather required documentation, prepare the response, and communicate directly with the IRS or state agency on your behalf. You don't have to talk to them.
Resolution
We negotiate the most favorable outcome available — whether that's a no-change result, a reduced adjustment, a penalty abatement, or a structured resolution agreement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of IRS audits does ASU handle?
ASU handles all three types of IRS audits: correspondence audits (document requests by mail), office audits (meeting at an IRS field office), and field audits (IRS agent visits your location). We also handle Louisiana Department of Revenue examinations and California Franchise Tax Board audits for our San Diego clients.
Should I respond to an IRS notice myself or hire a representative?
Always get professional representation before responding to the IRS. What you say, what documents you provide, and how you frame your response can significantly affect the outcome. Many taxpayers make their situations worse by responding without guidance. Call ASU the moment you receive any IRS notice.
Does ASU's error guarantee apply if I'm audited on a return ASU prepared?
Yes. If an audit finds an error we made and results in penalties or interest, ASU pays those penalties and interest. This applies to all returns we prepared. This is our 25-year guarantee — no exceptions, no fine print.
How quickly should I contact ASU after receiving an IRS notice?
Immediately. IRS notices have strict response deadlines, and missing them can escalate the situation significantly — from a routine inquiry to a tax lien or levy. Call (504) 838-7140 as soon as you receive any IRS correspondence.
Can ASU help with back taxes or unfiled returns as part of audit resolution?
Yes. Getting into compliance by filing missing returns and addressing back tax balances is often part of resolving an audit. ASU handles both the compliance work and the audit representation as a coordinated engagement.
Does ASU handle Louisiana Department of Revenue examinations?
Yes. LDR audits — including sales tax audits, income tax examinations, and withholding tax reviews — are handled with the same thoroughness as IRS audits. Louisiana DOR audit procedure differs from IRS in important ways, and local expertise matters.
Can ASU help with IRS penalty abatement?
Yes. We frequently request first-time penalty abatement (available once if you have a clean compliance history) and reasonable cause abatement. These requests, when properly prepared, succeed at a high rate for clients who qualify.
What does IRS audit representation cost?
The cost depends on the complexity of the audit and the extent of documentation required. We give you an honest assessment and fee estimate upfront. Call (504) 838-7140 immediately when you receive any IRS notice — delays make the situation harder.