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What Does a Tax Audit Look Like?<\/h2>\n

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Line-by-line audits
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Lifestyle audits
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Tax Matters Solutions recommends representation for six reasons [\/et_pb_text][dsm_icon_list icon_color=”#0079C2″ list_vertical_alignment=”flex-start” list_padding=”0px||||false|false” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ border_width_top_icon=”5px” border_color_top_icon=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout” sticky_enabled=”0″][dsm_icon_list_child text=”Representing yourself in an audit would wrack your nerves.” font_icon=”9||divi||400″ icon_color=”#0079C2″ icon_font_size=”16px” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/dsm_icon_list_child][dsm_icon_list_child text=”A representative will act as a buffer between you and the IRS, giving you peace of mind.” font_icon=”9||divi||400″ icon_color=”#0079C2″ icon_font_size=”16px” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/dsm_icon_list_child][dsm_icon_list_child text=”A tax specialist will minimize the length of time the audit will take. Many taxpayers draw out an audit by withholding documents. A representative can help you move through the audit as quickly as possible.” font_icon=”9||divi||400″ icon_color=”#0079C2″ icon_font_size=”16px” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/dsm_icon_list_child][dsm_icon_list_child text=”A tax accountant can explain to you your rights pertinent to your situation. For example, if you run a business from your home, you have the right to refuse entry to the IRS, but only if you state this right.” font_icon=”9||divi||400″ icon_color=”#0079C2″ icon_font_size=”16px” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/dsm_icon_list_child][dsm_icon_list_child text=”A tax specialist will help control the damage.” font_icon=”9||divi||400″ icon_color=”#0079C2″ icon_font_size=”16px” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/dsm_icon_list_child][dsm_icon_list_child text=”A tax representative knows the rules of the tax game and can help you avoid loss and maintain as much privacy as possible.” font_icon=”9||divi||400″ icon_color=”#0079C2″ icon_font_size=”16px” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/dsm_icon_list_child][\/dsm_icon_list][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#55791A” custom_padding=”60px||71px|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_font=”|600|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_font_size=”30px” header_3_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||27px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n

Need help understanding how to resolve your IRS tax audit?<\/h2>\n

Get a Free Tax Consultation on how to resolve your IRS tax audit by filling out our quick and 100% Secure Form to contact a Tax Consultant.<\/p>\n

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