Audit Representation by Experienced Tax Attorneys

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We represent clients in all forms of IRS audits, including:

• Correspondence audits
• Office audits
• Field audits
• Schedule C audits
• Real estate and investment audits
• High-income and complex return audits
   

Our attorneys manage all IRS communications, document submissions, interviews, and negotiations—often minimizing or eliminating direct client contact with the IRS.

FTB audits often involve aggressive positions, residency disputes, and income sourcing issues. We regularly defend clients facing:

• California residency audits
• Multi-state income disputes
• Business income recharacterization
• High-net-worth individual audits
   

FTB audits can result in significant tax assessments and penalties if not handled correctly. Our firm understands FTB procedures and escalation paths.

CDTFA audits can be devastating for businesses. We represent clients in audits involving:

• Sales tax underreporting
• Use tax assessments
• Cash-based business audits
• Estimated assessments
• Record reconstruction disputes
   

We work to challenge flawed audit methodologies, negotiate assessments, and protect business owners from cascading liability.

EDD audits often focus on worker classification and payroll compliance. These audits can result in:

• Back payroll taxes
• Penalties and interest
• Personal liability for business owners
   

We defend clients against independent contractor misclassification, wage base errors, and expanded employment tax assessments.