If the Internal Revenue Service is going to audit you or your client, it will most likely conduct a mail audit. In 2011, the IRS conducted 1.2 million mail audits, representing a 124 percent increase from ten years ago. In fact, the IRS conducts more than three out of four audits by mail. Unfortunately, there are still problems with the IRS methods for processing correspondence audits. Negative consequences include delays and inaccurate adjustments. Significantly, taxpayers who do not deal correctly with correspondence audits can receive a statutory notice of deficiency, which can potentially force a taxpayer to file a petition in Tax Court. This OnDemand Webinar will help taxpayers and practitioners understand the process for correctly handling an IRS correspondence audit. This program will give practical advice to help streamline what can be an otherwise stressful situation that can cost many thousands of dollars.
Learning Objectives:
- You will be able to define privelege issues.
- You will be able to review how to deal with penalties.
- You will be able to explain statute of limitations issues.
- You will be able to discuss important documentation issues.
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Agenda
Handling a Routine Correspondence Audit
- Identifying the Issues
- Providing Documentation
- Closing the Audit
Techniques for Resolving Problems
- Using the IRS Hotline
- Transferring to a Local Office
- Contacting the Taxpayer Advocate Service
Special Issues and Concerns
- Dealing With Penalties
- Statute of Limitations Issues
- Privilege Issues
- Responding to a Statutory Notice Of Deficiency
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OnDemand Course
This course was last revised on May 9, 2013.
Call 1-866-352-9540 for further credit information.
No Credit AvailableThis program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.
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Faculty

Jean A. Pawlow
McDermott Will & Emery
- Partner in the office of McDermott Will & Emery LLP and chair of the Tax Controversy Practice
- More than twenty years of experience in all aspects of federal tax controversy, including IRS audits, appeals, alternative dispute resolution, and tax litigation
- One of only nine lawyers recognized nationally in the U.S. for tax litigation by PLC Which Lawyer?
- The Legal 500 named Jean a “leading lawyer” in 2009, 2010, and 2011
- She was nationally ranked as a leading tax litigation lawyer in the 2010 and 2011 editions of Chambers USA and noted for her dedication to client service
- Listed in Best Lawyers in America, 2012
- J.D. degree, Harvard Law School
- B.S. degree, University of California at Berkeley
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