IRS Tax Audit Attorney in New Jersey and New York
An IRS audit can lead to additional tax assessments, penalties, interest, tax liens, levies, or broader scrutiny if the facts are mishandled. Securing experienced legal counsel early ensures your audit remains focused, organized, and strategically managed.
Todd S. Unger represents taxpayers during IRS audits, disputed examinations, CP2000 underreported income notices, audit reconsideration claims, and administrative appeals. Our objective is to protect your rights, present defensible documentation, and prevent unnecessary financial escalation.
Do Not Handle a Serious IRS Audit Alone
An IRS audit is far more than a simple request for paperwork. Revenue agents carefully review reported income, expense deductions, bank deposits, business accounting, and prior filing histories. How you respond directly dictates whether the examination closes smoothly or expands into civil fraud penalties, multi-year audits, and enforcement action.
Whether your audit involves a single item, multiple tax years, business deposits, or unfiled returns, the appropriate strategy depends on your notice type, available records, and potential legal exposure. Attorney representation allows you to communicate through counsel, challenge unsupported adjustments, and preserve administrative appeal rights.
IRS Audit Issues We Help With
IRS examinations vary based on tax year, entity type, dollar amount, and specific information requested. Todd S. Unger provides strategic defense across a wide spectrum of audit challenges:
If the IRS has already assessed additional tax following a closed audit, review our guidance on IRS audit reconsideration and Collection Due Process hearings.
Understanding Types of IRS Audits
Each audit type involves distinct procedural rules and scope requirements:
Correspondence Audits
Conducting via mail, these focus on single line items, missing 1099 records, or specific tax credits.
Office Examinations
Conducted at a local IRS office, requiring a taxpayer or attorney to present records directly to an examiner.
Field Audits
Comprehensive, in-person examinations held at your home or business location involving broad record reviews.
Business Audits
Examines corporate income, cash flow, bank deposits, officer compensation, and expense substantiation.
Payroll & Employment Audits
Evaluates worker classifications (W-2 vs. 1099), payroll tax deposits, and Trust Fund Recovery exposure.
CP2000 Notices
Automated computer matching notices flagging discrepancies between tax returns and third-party reports.
An IRS CP2000 notice is an automated proposed adjustment rather than a formal audit. However, failing to properly respond can lead to immediate tax assessments and automated collection action.
What to Do After Receiving an IRS Audit Notice
Your initial steps set the trajectory of the audit. Before making informal statements or submitting partial records, execute this 7-step checklist:
How Legal Representation Protects Your Interests
Tax attorney representation goes beyond submitting paperwork—it controls the narrative and limits audit exposure across 9 strategic areas:
What Happens After an Unfavorable IRS Audit?
If an audit ends with an unfavorable Examination Report (Form 4549), you retain administrative appeal options before the assessment becomes final. If appeal windows have passed and tax has been assessed, IRS audit reconsideration allows taxpayers to submit new evidence to reopen the examination.
If unpaid audit balances move into automated collections, receiving IRS final notices triggers mandatory statutory rights to a Collection Due Process (CDP) hearing to prevent levies or tax liens.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions regarding IRS audit defense, appeals, and CP2000 notices.
Speak With an IRS Tax Audit Attorney Today
If you received an IRS audit notice, CP2000 letter, or unfavorable examination report, contact Todd S. Unger, Esq. to protect your rights and defend your position.