IRS audits in Southwest Florida are handled by examiners based in the Tampa and Fort Myers IRS offices. If you've been selected for an office audit, you'll be asked to appear at one of these locations with documentation supporting specific items on your return.
You don't have to go yourself. With a Power of Attorney on file, your representative handles the entire audit. I've handled hundreds of audits where my client never had a single conversation with the IRS. The examiner talks to me, I provide the documentation, and I control the scope of what's being reviewed.
Why Representation Matters
IRS examiners are trained to expand audits. You come in for a review of your charitable deductions and leave being examined on your business income. A representative prevents scope creep, answers only what's asked, and knows when to push back on unreasonable requests for information.
If you've received an audit notice in Sarasota, let's talk before the audit date. Preparation is everything.