IRS & HMRC AUDIT DEFENSE
Received an Audit Notice? Let Us Handle It.
Facing a tax audit from the IRS or HMRC is daunting—especially when managing international assets, foreign bank accounts, or cross-border corporate structures. You do not have to face the tax authorities alone. We step in as your official legal representative, managing all correspondence, defending your positions, and protecting your financial rights.
No Direct Contact
Once you retain us, the IRS or HMRC must speak directly to us. You won’t have to sit through stressful interviews or answer intimidating questions from aggressive agents.
Technical Expertise
We understand cross-border tax treaties, FBAR reporting quirks, and foreign income exclusions. We ensure the tax authorities don’t overreach or misinterpret your international filings.
Mitigation & Appeals
If errors were made, we work to minimize back-taxes, eliminate punitive civil penalties, and negotiate favorable installment agreements or offers in compromise.
Notice Analysis & Diagnostic
We begin by thoroughly reviewing the official letter you received from the IRS (such as a Letter 525 or 566) or HMRC. Our team pinpoints the exact scope of the inquiry—whether it is a simple mail-in correspondence audit or a more complex field audit.
Key Outcome: We identify the exact exposure points, determine the response deadline, and immediately draft a formal request to the tax authority to secure an extension if needed.
Evidence Gathering & File Reconstruction
The tax authorities often ask for massive amounts of documentation, much of which may be difficult to source as an expat or international business owner. We help you collect and reconstruct your cross-border financial records, bank statements, foreign tax receipts, and previous filings.
Key Outcome: We organize your financial proof into a highly organized, bulletproof defense binder. Tax examiners respect organized submissions, which significantly speeds up the audit and reduces their suspicion.
Representation, Negotiation & Appeals
As your formally appointed Power of Attorney (via IRS Form 2848 or HMRC Comp1), we step into the spotlight. We handle all direct communications, phone calls, and letters with the examiner. If the examiner proposes unfair adjustments, we present legal arguments utilizing the US-UK Tax Treaty to defend your position.
Key Outcome: We secure a final closing agreement. If the audit results are unfavorable, we stand ready to file a formal appeal to mitigate back-taxes, eliminate penalties, or structure an installment plan.
The Clock is Ticking. Don’t Delay Your Response.
Most IRS and HMRC audit notices require a formal response within 30 days. Missing a deadline can result in automatic forfeiture of your rights and automatic assessment of penalties.