I handle IRS audits by actually performing an audit of your records myself in my office before the scheduled audit date. This way I uncover any weak points where your documentation may not be adequate before the IRS Agent looks at your records. IRS audits usually begin with one year and expand to multiple years as the IRS Agent makes changes. I meet with the IRS Agent in either their office or my office, but not in your home or office. So maybe you decided to retain someone else to handle your audit or maybe you even took care of it yourself and you are not happy with the result.
Many taxpayers ignore the opportunity to file an appeal after an audit with which they disagree.
If, however, it was your good fortune to be audited by an IRS Agent in need of an attitude adjustment, do not ignore your opportunity to file an appeal. Contrary to what you may think, Appeal Officers are not just rubber stamps, but professionals who pride themselves on their professionalism and their independence. In fact, I have heard more than one IRS Agent express his disdain for the entire appeal procedure, so you know it must be good. While the quality of IRS Agents is uneven, the percentage of quality Appeals Officers is much higher. And Appeals Officers see their duty as that of deal cutting.