The Advantages of Professional IRS Audit Representation in Palm Beach County FL

by | May 22, 2015 | Tax Preparation

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Filing taxes in Palm Beach County, FL, whether it is for an individual or for a business, is never usually a fun experience for anyone. Even more unpleasant is getting audited by the IRS (Internal Revenue Service). The role of the IRS is to administer and ensure taxpayers understand as well as meet their tax responsibilities. If your tax records are inaccurate, you underpaid your taxes or they are incomplete in any way, you are at risk of a tax audit. Facing the IRS alone is not only scary, but can be financially risky, so it is highly recommended you secure IRS audit representation for your tax audit.

Bargaining Through an IRS Audit Representation
Having IRS audit representation in Palm Beach County, FL means you have someone to decrease your exposure to an IRS auditor, in other words, someone else will answer the questions being asked on your behalf. Your representative will know the difference between what evidence is acceptable to the IRS audit and what is not acceptable. Having IRS audit representation by Harold J Blotcher EA means you will have someone to bargain to the auditor on your behalf. Representatives can often bargain with the auditor to accept certain documentation as well as remove penalties, if you agree to sign an audit report.

What exactly is an “enrolled agent?”
An enrolled agent is someone who has met the specified criteria in order to take and pass a certification exam in Palm Beach County, FL. When you have an enrolled agent for your IRS audit representation, you can rest assured you’re in good hands throughout the audit process. The representative understands the terminology being used during an audit and will help you to understand what is going on at any given point during the audit. An enrolled agent will also help you collect as well as prepare all of the necessary information required to successfully complete your audit. The agent will double-check to ensure you have all of the documentation and paperwork required, and will organize the information in a way which will be useful for you as well as the IRS.

With IRS audit representation in Palm Beach County, FL, your agent will help you stay informed about all of your options as the audit progresses. For example, if the IRS determines you do indeed owe back taxes, a representative can help you decide what to do, such as negotiate, offer a compromise and/or make payment arrangements. If you’re looking for reputable representation for your pending IRS audit, look no further than the professionals found at Harold J Blotcher Taxes.