{"id":57,"date":"2019-01-17T15:06:34","date_gmt":"2019-01-17T15:06:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sf-tax-counsel.firmfinder.net\/?page_id=57"},"modified":"2024-01-03T22:07:54","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T22:07:54","slug":"audit-defense-attorneys","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sftaxcounsel.com\/practice-areas\/audit-defense-attorneys\/","title":{"rendered":"Audit Defense Attorneys"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Most people don\u2019t think of the taxes they filed years ago. That is until they receive notice that the IRS is auditing their past returns. Although an audit can be completely random, it can be stressful. However, with the right federal tax audit defense lawyer on your side, an audit does not have to be an intimidating process. Our attorneys at the law firm of Diosdi & Liu, LLP will work to ensure your audit goes as smoothly as possible and will address any issues raised by IRS auditors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Providing Representation\nThroughout the Audit Process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

An IRS auditor will closely examine your tax\nreturns and may request that you provide supporting documentation for the\nexpenses and deductions that you claimed on your returns. This is because the\nIRS regularly suspects people of overstating expenses to wrongfully limit tax\nliability. The auditor may also investigate whether you underreported your\nincome by examining your financial records. If the auditor determines you owe\nadditional taxes – which is their goal – you will receive a tax bill with added\ninterest and possible penalties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to understand that just\nbecause an auditor makes a determination does not mean it is the final decision.\nToo many filers fail to realize that they have the ability to contest an\nauditor\u2019s findings during the audit process. Our attorneys can help with the\nfollowing, among other issues:<\/p>\n\n\n\n