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The IRS has one goal: make you pay as much as legally possible. Many taxpayers feel like their tax bill after an audit is too high, but they feel helpless to argue against the IRS.
Our experienced tax audit lawyers know exactly how the IRS operates. We’ll use every tool available to reduce your bill so you can keep more of your hard-earned money.
47% of the audits we defended in 2023 were brought by the Illinois Department of Revenue. Contact us for help.
With 11 years’ average experience fighting tax audits, our team is dedicated to lowering your tax bill.
But it’s more than just numbers to us—we want to make your audit as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Our straightforward guidance transforms your fear of a tax examination into confidence. Have questions throughout the process? We’re always on hand with a quick response.
Common reasons for getting audited by the IRS include:
Recently, the IRS has targeted high earners for tax audits.
A tax audit isn’t always a disaster, but it should be taken seriously. Your IRS audit may be as simple as mailing in a few documents and paying a small balance—but on the other hand, it may be a big deal if you’ve underreported income, underpaid tax, or committed a tax crime.
During an audit examination, the IRS will assess how much tax you owe and may also assess penalties, such as the 0.5% underpayment penalty, 20% accuracy-related penalty, or 75% tax fraud penalty.
If the IRS examiner finds reason to suspect fraudulent activity on your tax return, the scope of the audit may be extended and the IRS can refer the case for criminal investigation.
With an experienced tax audit lawyer on your side, you can minimize penalties and reduce the risk of a criminal investigation. Don’t wait until it’s too late—call Gordon Law today at (847) 580-1279 for a free consultation!
An IRS audit notice, or Notice of Examination, will arrive via Certified Mail and will contain the following information in the top right corner: your name, taxpayer ID, form or notice number, tax year(s) under examination, IRS employee ID number, and IRS contact information.
The letter will also contain details of what the IRS is examining, which documents you need to send, how to respond, and the deadline to respond.
If you get an audit letter from the IRS or the state of Illinois, here's what you need to do. First, you should pay attention to the deadline on the notice and respond as soon as possible. Responding to the audit notice after the deadline may result in penalties. You can call the IRS at the phone number listed on your notice; send an audit response letter; or hire a professional to represent you.
If you hire a professional, such as an IRS audit attorney from Gordon Law, we will file a Power of Attorney form and respond to the IRS on your behalf. In most cases, our clients never have to speak to the examiner directly!
If you know that there are issues with the tax return in question—including missing documentation, unreported income, or unlawful behavior—you should call a tax attorney immediately after receiving an IRS audit letter. You can schedule a free and confidential tax audit consultation with Gordon Law by contacting us online or calling (847) 580-1279.
Keep in mind, many audits have inflexible deadlines. If you miss a deadline, your appeal rights are gone forever. Seek help immediately to protect your rights.
During an IRS audit or Illinois tax audit, a taxpayer may be represented by an attorney, CPA, enrolled agent, or other tax professional. A taxpayer can also represent themselves during a tax audit.
Professional support from an experienced audit lawyer can save you time, money, and stress.
Even if your audit is relatively simple, hiring a lawyer to represent you for an IRS audit can help reduce the amount you owe to the IRS.
We may be able to limit the scope of the examination; negotiate reduced penalties; or make legal arguments in favor of specific tax strategies you used. A tax audit attorney can also appeal your audit results to the highest possible levels if needed.
If you feel that there’s any chance of your audit escalating to a criminal tax investigation, we highly recommend hiring an IRS audit lawyer ASAP. A lawyer can offer attorney-client privilege, which is a stronger form of confidentiality than a CPA or enrolled agent can provide.
The typical cost to fight a tax audit using professional representation is between $5,000 and $10,000 per tax year; the cost depends on the scope of the examination and the complexity of your tax situation.
For a personalized quote, schedule a free consultation with a tax audit lawyer! You can contact Gordon Law online or call us at (847) 580-1279.
Common reasons for getting audited by the IRS include:
Recently, the IRS has targeted high earners for tax audits.
A tax audit isn’t always a disaster, but it should be taken seriously. Your IRS audit may be as simple as mailing in a few documents and paying a small balance—but on the other hand, it may be a big deal if you’ve underreported income, underpaid tax, or committed a tax crime.
During an audit examination, the IRS will assess how much tax you owe and may also assess penalties, such as the 0.5% underpayment penalty, 20% accuracy-related penalty, or 75% tax fraud penalty.
If the IRS examiner finds reason to suspect fraudulent activity on your tax return, the scope of the audit may be extended and the IRS can refer the case for criminal investigation.
With an experienced tax audit lawyer on your side, you can minimize penalties and reduce the risk of a criminal investigation. Don’t wait until it’s too late—call Gordon Law today at (847) 580-1279 for a free consultation!
An IRS audit notice, or Notice of Examination, will arrive via Certified Mail and will contain the following information in the top right corner: your name, taxpayer ID, form or notice number, tax year(s) under examination, IRS employee ID number, and IRS contact information.
The letter will also contain details of what the IRS is examining, which documents you need to send, how to respond, and the deadline to respond.
If you get an audit letter from the IRS or the state of Illinois, here's what you need to do. First, you should pay attention to the deadline on the notice and respond as soon as possible. Responding to the audit notice after the deadline may result in penalties. You can call the IRS at the phone number listed on your notice; send an audit response letter; or hire a professional to represent you.
If you hire a professional, such as an IRS audit attorney from Gordon Law, we will file a Power of Attorney form and respond to the IRS on your behalf. In most cases, our clients never have to speak to the examiner directly!
If you know that there are issues with the tax return in question—including missing documentation, unreported income, or unlawful behavior—you should call a tax attorney immediately after receiving an IRS audit letter. You can schedule a free and confidential tax audit consultation with Gordon Law by contacting us online or calling (847) 580-1279.
Keep in mind, many audits have inflexible deadlines. If you miss a deadline, your appeal rights are gone forever. Seek help immediately to protect your rights.
During an IRS audit or Illinois tax audit, a taxpayer may be represented by an attorney, CPA, enrolled agent, or other tax professional. A taxpayer can also represent themselves during a tax audit.
Professional support from an experienced audit lawyer can save you time, money, and stress.
Even if your audit is relatively simple, hiring a lawyer to represent you for an IRS audit can help reduce the amount you owe to the IRS.
We may be able to limit the scope of the examination; negotiate reduced penalties; or make legal arguments in favor of specific tax strategies you used. A tax audit attorney can also appeal your audit results to the highest possible levels if needed.
If you feel that there’s any chance of your audit escalating to a criminal tax investigation, we highly recommend hiring an IRS audit lawyer ASAP. A lawyer can offer attorney-client privilege, which is a stronger form of confidentiality than a CPA or enrolled agent can provide.
The typical cost to fight a tax audit using professional representation is between $5,000 and $10,000 per tax year; the cost depends on the scope of the examination and the complexity of your tax situation.
For a personalized quote, schedule a free consultation with a tax audit lawyer! You can contact Gordon Law online or call us at (847) 580-1279.
Discover how you can save time and money with the help of our tax audit attorneys.
Highly experienced IRS attorneys dedicated to your peace of mind.
We thrive in high-risk areas of tax law that other firms won’t touch, including:
And of course, we handle the more common tax audits, such as:
Only 1 in 10 people fight their IRS audit.
You have the right to hire an attorney who can guide you through your audit safely. We’re here to protect your rights and your wallet.
Don’t wait until it’s too late. The sooner you seek help, the better your chances of a favorable audit result!
