Segal, Cohen & Landis

IRS Audits & Appeals

35 attorney-written articles

How to Shield Your Assets with an Audit Defense Lawyer

Review how an audit representative can manage authorized communications, evaluate document requests and challenge supported findings.

Sep 18, 2026Approx. 12 min readRead →

The Complete Guide to Understanding an IRS Audit Definition

Learn what an IRS examination means, how returns may be selected and how the examination process can develop.

Aug 28, 2026Approx. 12 min readRead →

A Comprehensive Guide to IRS Audit Basics

Review applicable tax reporting, notices and available remedies. Deadlines and eligibility depend on the governing rules and the facts of the particular case.

Aug 14, 2026Approx. 11 min readRead →

The Taxman Cometh: A Clear Guide to IRS Audit Meanings

Understand IRS audit terminology, examination types, selection methods and the importance of reviewing the actual notice.

Aug 8, 2026Approx. 10 min readRead →

How to Prepare an Accurate Tax Return and Manage Audit Risks

Learn how documentation, accurate tax preparation and coordinated responses can help you manage IRS audit risks and amended returns.

Jun 19, 2026Approx. 14 min readRead →

Don't Ghost the IRS and Other Audit Letter Tips

Learn how to identify an IRS audit letter, organize supporting records, meet the correct response deadline, and evaluate appeal, Tax Court, and payment options.

Apr 30, 2026Approx. 13 min readRead →

The Essential Guide to Federal Audit Transcript Retrieval and Defense

Learn which IRS transcript products are available, how to request them, and how they can help review a return or respond to an audit.

Apr 21, 2026Approx. 11 min readRead →

IRS Audit Defense Help: Your Shield Against the Taxman

Prepare for an IRS audit with accurate records, timely responses and appropriate representation. Understand review rights and options for an assessed tax balance.

Apr 17, 2026Approx. 13 min readRead →

From Audit to Appeal: How an LA IRS Tax Lawyer Can Help

Review tax representation, audit and collection procedures, applicable levy-release criteria and professional qualifications.

Feb 9, 2026Approx. 18 min readRead →

Demystifying the Federal Income Tax Audit Process

Understand federal income-tax examinations, assessment periods, procedural rights and ways to prepare supporting records.

Jan 15, 2026Approx. 13 min readRead →

Audit Defense Close to Home: Your Guide to Nearby Tax Representation

Find qualified tax-audit representation, understand California agency roles and review notice deadlines, authorization and court admission.

Jan 9, 2026Approx. 14 min readRead →

Collection Due Process: What It Is and How to Fight Back with Legal Help

Review collection-hearing rights, notice deadlines and the differences between CDP, CAP and passport-certification challenges.

Jan 4, 2026Approx. 19 min readRead →

Unreported Income: IRS Matching, Audits and Response Options

Understand income matching, CP2000 notices, IRS examinations, assessment periods, potential penalties and options for correcting unreported taxable income.

Jan 2, 2026Approx. 14 min readRead →

Don't Face the IRS Alone: Expert Audit Defense Lawyers

Learn how an IRS audit representative can help review notices, prepare evidence and explain applicable procedural rights.

Dec 24, 2025Approx. 12 min readRead →

Demystifying IRS Audit Representation: What You Need to Know

Review IRS audit representation, practitioner qualifications, authorization limits and available administrative and judicial review.

Dec 22, 2025Approx. 13 min readRead →

IRS Audits After a Return Is Accepted: Deadlines and Responses

An accepted return or refund does not prevent a later IRS audit. Understand assessment periods, records, notices, appeal deadlines and how to prepare a response.

Dec 22, 2025Approx. 13 min readRead →

Don't Panic: A Practical Guide to Your IRS Audit Experience

Review what happens during an IRS examination, including documentation, possible adjustments, deadlines and review options.

Dec 13, 2025Approx. 13 min readRead →

Tax Return Audits: Process, Deadlines and Your Rights

Understand IRS and state tax audits, prepare your records and protect response and appeal rights without overlooking important exceptions.

Dec 12, 2025Approx. 9 min readRead →

Don't Fear the Audit: How a Dallas IRS Attorney Can Help

Explore IRS tax representation in Dallas, including audits, tax debt, collection notices and requests for eligible relief.

Dec 11, 2025Approx. 16 min readRead →

Your Audit, Your Type: Understanding Different Tax Examinations

Understand individual IRS audits, taxpayer rights, assessment deadlines, amended returns and available appeals.

Dec 6, 2025Approx. 16 min readRead →

Your Lifeline in a Tax Audit: Expert Help When You Need It Most

Learn how to review an IRS audit notice, organize records and assess response deadlines and representation options.

Nov 29, 2025Approx. 13 min readRead →

The Mail Just Got Interesting: Understanding Your IRS Audit Notification

Understand IRS audit letters, response instructions and the distinction between an examination notice and a notice of deficiency.

Nov 28, 2025Approx. 15 min readRead →

The Dreaded Deficiency: Understanding Your IRS Tax Bill

Understand IRS deficiency notices, distinguish CP2000 from CP3219A, and organize disputed income evidence while tracking the Tax Court deadline.

Nov 28, 2025Approx. 12 min readRead →

Know Your Audit: A Guide to the Different Types of IRS Examinations

Review correspondence, office and field examinations, IRS selection methods and how to respond to requested information.

Nov 21, 2025Approx. 12 min readRead →

IRS Audits of 2025 Tax Matters: Preparation, Rights and Deadlines

Understand IRS audit selection, records, taxpayer rights and assessment deadlines for 2025 tax matters without relying on unsupported enforcement predictions.

Nov 20, 2025Approx. 12 min readRead →

Don't Get Caught Off Guard: A Taxpayer's Guide to Inflation Reduction Act Audits

Understand the history of Inflation Reduction Act IRS funding, the limits of audit-policy assurances, and practical steps for responding to an examination.

Nov 18, 2025Approx. 10 min readRead →

IRS Audit for Dependents: Evidence, Eligibility and Response Options

How to document dependent eligibility, distinguish the credit rules and respond to an IRS audit without overlooking deadlines or exceptions.

Nov 11, 2025Approx. 11 min readRead →

Audit Alert! How to Pick the Right Los Angeles IRS Audit Attorney

Explore IRS audit representation for Los Angeles taxpayers, including records, procedural deadlines and potential remedies.

Nov 3, 2025Approx. 14 min readRead →

What Is an IRS Audit? Types, Process & How to Protect Yourself

Review applicable tax reporting, notices and available remedies. Deadlines and eligibility depend on the governing rules and the facts of the particular case.

Oct 19, 2025Approx. 18 min readRead →

Mastering Your IRS Audit: The Power of Professional Representation

Understand IRS audit selection, notices, records, representation and appeal rights. Choose assistance based on the issues, deadlines and applicable procedures.

Oct 18, 2025Approx. 12 min readRead →

Navigating IRS Audits: Tips, Remedies, and the Importance of Tax Attorneys

Learn about IRS examination procedures, taxpayer rights and options for obtaining qualified representation.

Dec 28, 2023Approx. 6 min readRead →

IRS Audit Defense Strategies: Navigating the Audit Process with a Payroll Tax Attorney

Learn how IRS audits work, how to prepare records and respond to notices, and how a payroll tax attorney can assist with representation and available review options.

Nov 29, 2023Approx. 6 min readRead →

Challenging IRS Collection Action via the Collection Due Process Appeal

Learn which IRS lien and levy notices offer Collection Due Process rights, how hearing deadlines differ, and when collection alternatives or Tax Court review may be available.

Jun 24, 2023Approx. 9 min readRead →

What To Do When You Disagree with an IRS Audit

Review available responses to disputed audit findings, including administrative appeals and applicable court deadlines.

Nov 16, 2022Approx. 6 min readRead →

Are You at Risk of an IRS Audit, and How Far Back Can the IRS Go?

Understand IRS examination selection, assessment and collection periods, statutory exceptions, and the importance of supporting records.

Nov 8, 2022Approx. 7 min readRead →
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