IRS Audit Representation
The IRS Is Auditing You. Do Not Respond Until You Have Professional Representation.
Every word you say to an IRS examiner can be used to expand the audit, find new issues, and increase your tax bill. You have the absolute legal right to have an Enrolled Agent represent you — and Luisa steps between you and the IRS completely.
Does this describe where you are right now?
- You received an IRS audit notice — CP2000, Letter 566, or a full examination letter — and your stomach dropped
- You're self-employed, a freelancer, or a gig worker and you know your deductions might get questioned
- You've already responded to the IRS yourself and you're worried you may have said something that made things worse
- The IRS is questioning specific income, deductions, or credits and you don't know how to prove your case
- You received a proposed assessment — a number the IRS says you owe — and you disagree with it
- You're scared to talk to the IRS examiner because you're not sure what they're allowed to ask
If any of those hit home, you're not alone — and there's a clear path forward.
What happens when taxpayers handle their own audits
IRS examiners are trained to expand the scope of an audit — an innocent answer can open up new years or new issues
Taxpayers without representation typically accept proposed assessments even when they're wrong — because they don't know how to fight back
Missing a deadline during an audit results in the IRS issuing a statutory notice of deficiency — which starts a short clock to Tax Court
Providing too much documentation can invite additional scrutiny on items the IRS wasn't originally looking at
Audit results that go uncontested become final assessments — with interest, penalties, and collection to follow
How Luisa Handles Your IRS Audit
Review the Audit Notice and Build a Response Strategy
Luisa reviews your audit notice, the specific items being examined, your original return, and all relevant documentation. She maps out the full response strategy before any contact is made with the IRS — knowing exactly what to provide and what to withhold.
Represent You Directly Before the IRS Examiner
As your authorized representative, Luisa handles all communication with the IRS examiner. You don't attend the audit. You don't speak to the IRS. Luisa presents your case, negotiates the scope of the audit, and limits what the examiner can access.
Appeal Any Unfavorable Finding
If the examiner proposes an assessment you disagree with, Luisa files an appeal with the IRS Office of Appeals — an independent division that resolves disputes without going to court. If necessary, she prepares your case for Tax Court.
What Happens in Your Audit Defense Strategy Session
- Luisa reviews your audit notice, the specific items under examination, and your original return to assess the full scope of risk
- She explains what the IRS can and cannot legally ask for during this type of audit — and where the examiner may be overstepping
- You get a clear response strategy: what documentation to provide, what the IRS is actually looking for, and how long this process takes
- Every question about the audit process, penalties, and your rights as a taxpayer gets answered directly
Luisa N. Victoria, EA
Federally Authorized Enrolled Agent
All 50 States
Audit Defense Strategy Session
Includes: IRS transcript review, options analysis, and a clear action plan.
You Need Audit Representation If:
- You received any type of IRS audit notice — correspondence, office, or field examination
- The IRS is questioning income, deductions, credits, or business expenses on your return
- You are self-employed or have complex income sources that are common audit triggers
- You've already responded to the IRS and want a professional to review what you said
- You received a proposed assessment and want to appeal before it becomes final
Free Training
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between a correspondence audit and a field audit?
A correspondence audit (the most common) is handled entirely by mail — the IRS asks for specific documentation to support items on your return. An office audit requires an in-person meeting at an IRS office. A field audit means IRS agents come to your home or business. Luisa represents you in all three types, handling all contact so you never have to face the IRS directly.
What if I don't have all my receipts and records?
Missing documentation is common and doesn't automatically mean you lose the audit. The IRS allows alternative documentation — bank statements, credit card records, calendar entries, and in some cases, reconstruction methods approved by the courts. Luisa identifies every allowable way to substantiate your deductions.
Can the IRS audit me for multiple years at once?
Yes. Once the IRS opens an audit, it can expand to prior or subsequent years if it finds issues. This is called audit expansion and it's a major risk when taxpayers represent themselves. Luisa limits the scope of the audit to the specific year and items originally identified.
What is the IRS Office of Appeals?
The IRS Office of Appeals is an independent division of the IRS that reviews audit decisions. It settles about 85% of cases — often for less than the original proposed assessment — without going to Tax Court. Luisa represents you through the entire appeals process if the audit result is unfavorable.