IRS & NJ tax problems · Notices and audits
IRS Notice and Audit Help in Bergen County
Most IRS letters are computer-generated, and many are wrong or easy to fix. What matters is answering the right way before the date printed on the notice. We read it, pull your IRS transcripts and respond for you.
Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm, weekends 11am to 5pm.
What we handle
From a one-page letter to a full examination.
Most notices resolve with the right documents and a clear explanation.
CP2000 responses
Agree, partly agree or disagree, with the support attached. Stock sales reported without cost basis are one of the most common causes.
Balance-due notices
We confirm the balance against your transcripts, then pay, dispute or arrange terms before it moves toward levy.
Correspondence audits
Audits handled entirely by mail. We assemble the records and write the response.
Office and field audits
In-person examinations, with us attending and speaking for you.
Amended returns
When the notice uncovers something that needs correcting, we file the amended federal and state returns.
State notices too
New Jersey and New York often follow an IRS change with their own notice. We answer those as well.
How it works
Three steps, and you make none of the calls.
You authorize us
You sign a power of attorney, IRS Form 2848, online. From then on IRS notices come to us too, and we speak for you.
We read the record
We pull your IRS transcripts and compare them to the notice, which often tells a different story than the letter.
We respond
We send the response with documentation and follow it through until the IRS closes the matter.
Common questions
Questions people ask first.
What if I agree with the notice?
Then paying or signing may be all it takes. We check the math first. CP2000 notices often leave out the cost basis of stock you sold, so the IRS's number can be far higher than what you actually owe.
What happens if I ignore it?
For a CP2000, the IRS sends a statutory notice of deficiency. If that is not answered within 90 days, the tax is assessed with penalties and interest and goes to collection.
Will I have to meet the auditor?
Usually not. With a power of attorney in place, we deal with the examiner directly.
How far back can the IRS audit?
Generally three years from the date the return was filed, six years if income was understated by more than 25%, and with no limit for unfiled or fraudulent returns.
Have the notice in hand? Start here.
The first consultation is free. Send us every page of the letter and we will tell you what it is asking for.