IRS and Oregon Audit Representation
An audit or examination does not have to mean you face the IRS alone. As a Certified Tax Representation Consultant (CTRC) and Enrolled Agent, Joshua Holcomb is credentialed specifically to represent taxpayers in audit and examination matters.
What does it mean to be represented in an audit?
When you are represented by an Enrolled Agent, you are not required to speak directly with the IRS examiner. Your representative handles correspondence, document requests, and examination meetings on your behalf under an approved power of attorney.
This matters because what you say — and how you say it — during an audit can affect the outcome. Having a credentialed representative manage the process helps ensure that responses are accurate, complete, and appropriate.
CTRC Certified: The Certified Tax Representation Consultant designation is a specialty credential in IRS audit and collection representation. Joshua Holcomb holds both the CTRC-Audit and CTRC-Resolution certifications.
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Audit Representation Questions
Do I have to attend the audit if I have a representative?
Generally no. When you have an authorized representative, the IRS typically communicates with your representative rather than directly with you. There are limited circumstances where your presence may be requested, but this is not the norm for most audits.
What is audit reconsideration?
Audit reconsideration is a process that allows a taxpayer to request a new review of an audit assessment — typically when new information is available that was not considered during the original examination, or when the taxpayer did not participate in the original audit. It is not an appeal, but it can result in a revised assessment.
What is the difference between a correspondence audit and a field audit?
A correspondence audit is conducted entirely by mail — the IRS requests specific documents and you respond. A field audit involves an IRS revenue agent visiting your home or business. Field audits are more comprehensive and typically involve larger or more complex returns.
Can you represent me if the audit has already started?
Yes. Representation can begin at any point in the audit process. If an audit is already underway, the first step is reviewing what has already been communicated and what the current status is.
You don't have to face an audit alone.
An intro call can help evaluate the scope of the examination and what representation would involve.