IRS and New York State Tax Audit Representation

Receiving an audit notice can immediately raise questions. Why was the return selected? What records will be requested? How much information should you provide? Could the audit result in additional taxes, penalties, or further scrutiny?

The way you approach those questions matters.

Prendamano Tax Resolution & State Tax Advisory provides tax audit representation for individuals, business owners, and corporations dealing with IRS and state tax examinations. Based in Melville, we represent taxpayers throughout Long Island, including Huntington, Hicksville, Hempstead, Garden City, Mineola, Nassau County, Suffolk County, Queens, Brooklyn, and New York City.

An IRS audit is an examination of a taxpayer’s books, records, accounts, and other financial information to determine whether information reported on a tax return is correct under the tax laws. Taxpayers also have the right to retain qualified representation when dealing with the IRS.

Professional representation can help bring structure to what might otherwise feel like an intimidating process.

We begin by reviewing the audit notice and identifying the specific tax periods and issues being examined. From there, the focus is on understanding the IRS or state position, gathering appropriate documentation, addressing the questions being raised, and presenting the taxpayer’s position clearly.

Good audit representation also requires judgment.

An audit response should provide what is appropriate and necessary without turning the process into an uncontrolled exchange of records or explanations. Each request should be considered in the context of the issues actually under examination.

If the auditor proposes additional tax and you disagree with the determination, the matter may not necessarily end there. Depending on the circumstances, administrative appeal rights may be available. The IRS Independent Office of Appeals handles qualifying disputes involving examination and collection matters.

Whether your audit concerns personal income, business expenses, deductions, reported revenue, supporting documentation, or another tax issue, having experienced representation can help you approach the process strategically rather than reactively.

If you have received an IRS or New York State audit notice, contact Prendamano Tax Resolution & State Tax Advisory before responding and learn how we can help protect your interests throughout the examination.