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“I had been trying to fight my tax issues alone, but even with my experience it was like David vs. Goliath. The
assistance given by Bryson Law Firm from the first minute of the conversation until my issue was resolved was
truly a blessing. The plan was executed exactly as explained and our issue was resolved to the “T.” I am a
planner, and I believe in working the plan. All I can say is the service was outstanding!”
Testimonial from client, T. Garrison

If your tax return is selected for examination or audit by the IRS, you do not want to handle the audit
alone.

Hire a professional to come with you to make sure your appeal rights are maintained and that your
rights in the examination itself are not violated.

It is important for you to be as prepared as possible with documentation to argue, or have someone
argue vigorously on your behalf with the IRS agent handling your audit.

Arguing does not mean yelling. Instead, you want to professionally and respectfully state your points
and be prepared to rebut the IRS’ objections or counter arguments.

This is one reason it is important you take someone who knows the law.

If you believe your audit will be simple and go to meet with the IRS auditor to present your
documentation without anyone there to represent you, the IRS auditor may quote the IRS Code to you
and explain why the expenses you claimed on your tax return will not be allowed.

This may be a true statement or the law, but there may be a counter argument or reason why your
expenses may fit into another category which would be allowable.

This is just one example of why you need to be prepared when going to meet with the IRS. If you are
unable to hire representation, be prepared to state your case as to why certain deposits to your bank

account are not income, or why certain expenses claimed should be allowed.

You should also plan to prepare for the IRS’ rebuttals and anticipate why or how they may attempt to
disallow certain expenses or include other deposits as taxable income.

The best plan is to bring representation who will protect your rights. In an audit for example, once the
IRS disallows expenses on one year they can go through multiple years of returns and disallow
expenses.

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