Auditors can be very nice and their conversations with the taxpayers can make the taxpayer feel that what they are doing is not that serious, and will have very little consequence financially to you. They are not garnishing your wages or levying your bank account. They don’t do that so everything can seem somewhat fine. You are busy with life and they say that this difference will only increase your taxes by say $2,000 here, $1,500 there, etc.

Also, what the auditor does not tell you is that the increase in tax is only one portion of the amount you will have to pay. They will charge interest and penalties as well, and there is an extra penalty when the taxpayer error is over 15% of the original tax claimed on the tax return. So yes, auditors are bill collectors. They just don’t do the actual collecting, but they are just as much involved.

Do not let the auditor lull you into a false sense of security and make you feel as if what they are doing is not that serious. It’s very serious, and it’s best to try to get the best result possible. If you are very well organized, have great financial records, understand the tax code, and have the time, then sure you can represent yourself. Is it best to do so? No. It’s best to get great representation who will give you the personal attention you need to get the best results possible. Call IRS Tax Fighters today at 281-962-0070 or toll free 888-959-2671.

(We recently saved our client over $103,000 in penalties by fighting for and reducing the additional tax proposed by an IRS auditor.)