IRS Audit Representation in Portland, ME
Facing an IRS audit in Portland, ME? Summit Tax & Accounting represents you directly, handling all IRS correspondence so you never face an auditor alone.
- Direct IRS communication
- Document prep included
- No surprises billing
What Is IRS Audit Representation?
IRS audit representation means a licensed tax professional handles all IRS contact, document submissions, and negotiations for your audit from start to finish.
Why Choose Summit Tax & Accounting for IRS Audit Representation
Why Choose Us
Summit Tax & Accounting has resolved audits covering everything from unreported freelance income to rental property deductions for Portland residents. We know which documentation the IRS typically accepts and build your case around concrete evidence rather than guesswork.
Common IRS Audit Representation Scenarios
Correspondence Audit
The IRS mails a request for specific records like charitable donation receipts or business mileage logs, requiring a written response within 30 days.
Office Audit
You are asked to bring financial records to an IRS office, typically triggered by home office deductions or unusually high business expenses relative to income.
Field Audit
An IRS agent visits your Portland home or business to review records in person, common for self-employed individuals with significant unreported income flags.
Our IRS Audit Representation Process
Review the Notice
We analyze your IRS notice to identify exactly what tax years and deduction categories are under review and what documentation is being requested.
Gather Supporting Records
We create a specific document checklist based on your audit type, helping you locate bank statements, receipts, and records that substantiate your return.
Represent You with the IRS
We submit a Power of Attorney so the IRS contacts us directly, then present your documentation and challenge any unsupported proposed adjustments.
Resolve and Close the Audit
We negotiate the final outcome, review any revised assessment for accuracy, and advise you on payment options or appeal rights if you disagree.
IRS Audit Representation - Frequently Asked Questions
No. Once we file a Power of Attorney with the IRS, we handle all communication and meetings on your behalf. Most Portland clients never speak directly with an auditor during the process.
Correspondence audits often resolve in 60 to 90 days with proper documentation. Office and field audits can run three to six months depending on the complexity of the issues the IRS is examining.
Common triggers include unusually large charitable deductions, home office claims on W-2 income, significant rental losses, and income discrepancies between your return and third-party forms like 1099s.
Missing records are common and do not automatically mean you lose the deduction. We can use bank statements, credit card records, and other reconstructed documentation that the IRS regularly accepts as substitute evidence.
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IRS Audit Representation Near You
Summit Tax & Accounting provides irs audit representation throughout Portland and surrounding communities.
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