IRS Audit Help

Defend Yourself with Orange County’s Trusted Tax Professionals

Received an IRS Audit Notice? Don’t Panic. National Tax Aid Will Help You Respond, Defend, and Win.

If you’ve received a Letter 525, Letter 915, or a Notice of Audit Examination, the IRS may be challenging your tax return. Whether it’s a correspondence audit, office audit, or a field audit, the worst thing you can do is face it alone.

At National Tax Aid, we’ve successfully represented thousands of clients across Orange County and nationwide — helping them prepare for audits, fight back, and minimize penalties.

Types of Audits We Handle:

Personal income tax audits

Small business / self-employed audits (Schedule C)

Payroll tax audits

Crypto and foreign asset audits

Correspondence, Office & Field audits

California Franchise Tax Board audits

What Triggers an IRS Audit

The IRS flags returns for many reasons:

  • High deductions relative to income
  • Unreported income (e.g. 1099s, crypto, foreign accounts)
  • Large charitable donations
  • Business expenses that appear excessive
  • Random selection

But no matter the reason – you still have rights, and you deserve expert representation to ensure the IRS doesn’t overreach.

F.A.Q.

How long do I have to respond to an audit notice?
Most IRS letters require a 30-day response, though deadlines vary. Ignoring the notice can result in automatic penalties or adjusted tax bills.
Yes. In most cases, once we file a Power of Attorney (Form 2848), we can fully represent you and communicate directly with the IRS on your behalf.
We’ll help reconstruct missing records using bank statements, receipts, and industry standards. The IRS allows reasonable estimates with supporting rationale.
We’ll pursue all available remedies — including Offer in Compromise, Penalty Abatement, or a structured Installment Agreement.
bsolutely. If the IRS makes an unfair determination, we can challenge the results through the IRS Office of Appeals, where many cases are reversed or reduced.

What Should You Do If You’ve Been Audited?

Do NOT respond directly without speaking to a professional. Even a seemingly innocent conversation can lead to expanded inquiries or worse.

We advise:

  1. Do not ignore the notice — there are strict response deadlines.
  2. Don’t call the IRS yourself — you may accidentally say the wrong thing.
  3. Gather all supporting documentation — but don’t submit yet.
  4. Contact National Tax Aid immediately to begin representation.

How National Tax Aid Protects You During an Audit

  • We represent you fully — you won’t have to speak with the IRS directly
  • We organize and review all documentation before the IRS sees it
  • We negotiate with the auditor and, if necessary, escalate to Appeals
  • We pursue every strategy to reduce or eliminate penalties

With a licensed CPA and Tax Attorney on your side, we turn a stressful audit into a manageable legal process – and help you come out stronger.

Don't Just Respond to an IRS Audit. Respond Strategically.

Don’t wait and don’t go it alone. Let us deal with the IRS so you don’t have to.
You don’t have to fear the IRS - not when you have the right team in your corner.