Received an IRS Audit Letter? Letter 566, Office vs. Field Audits, Form 2848 and Appeal Deadlines
IRS audits always start by mail, never by phone or e-mail. Mail audits usually begin with Letter 566 and must be answered by the date shown. A CPA can represent you on Form 2848, and you can appeal under Publication 5. The assessment period is generally 3 years, 6 if over 25% of income was omitted.
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