Your H&R Block tax professional can help you navigate an IRS audit and communicate with the IRS. Make an appointment for a free consultation with a local tax professional by calling 855-536-6504.

Who do I call about my audit?

To address processing issues, the IRS has customer service representatives available Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time at (800) 829-1040. Even better, look for the phone number at the top of your audit letter. This will direct you to the mail audit division responsible for your audit.

How to handle an IRS audit and when to get expert help?

Your H&R Block tax professional can help you navigate an IRS audit and communicate with the IRS. Make an appointment for a free consultation with a local tax professional by calling 855-536-6504. A copy of your IRS audit letter, including any Information Document Requests (Forms 4564, which are attached to the letter) Want more help?

Can a person be audited by the IRS?

IRS audits, at a glance: IRS audits are rare. The IRS does most of them by mail. A full, timely response is critical. Face-to-face IRS audits are the rarest of all. It’s important to review your records in detail and prepare for the audit interview. The IRS agent’s determination in an audit is not final.

What are your rights during a tax audit?

Here are your taxpayer rights during the audit process, according to the IRS: A right to professional and courteous treatment by IRS employees. A right to privacy and confidentiality about tax matters. A right to know why the IRS is asking for information, how the IRS will use it and what will happen if the requested information is not provided.

Can a tax pro represent you in an IRS audit?

You can get expert help and even have your tax pro represent you in an IRS audit. If the IRS audits your tax return, the IRS is taking a close look at your return to see whether you included all your income, and took only the deductions and credits you were allowed by law. IRS audits usually aren’t random.