{"id":28234,"date":"2026-01-05T03:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/federal-lawyer.com\/?page_id=28234"},"modified":"2026-01-06T08:53:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T14:53:17","slug":"irs-audits","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/federal-lawyer.com\/tax-attorney\/tax-evasion\/irs-audits\/","title":{"rendered":"IRS Audit Attorneys"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Last Updated: <time datetime=\"01-05-2026\">01-05-2026<\/time><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><em>We serve as external Counsel on all types of IRS Tax Audit defense and compliance matters.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<cite>Alina Veneziano &#8211; IRS Audit Team Lead, CPA and Attorney<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"\/tax-attorney\/lynette-byrd\/\"><img decoding=\"async\"  style=\"width: 200px;\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Byrd_Lynette_400x600.jpg\" alt=\"Lynette Byrd\" class=\"wp-image-371 contact-img\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"\/tax-attorney\/lynette-byrd\/\"><strong>Attorney Lynette Byrd<\/strong><\/a><br>IRS Audit Team Lead<br>Former DOJ Attorney<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"\/tax-attorney\/alina-veneziano\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Alina-Veneziano-200x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"Alina Veneziano\" class=\"wp-image-43258\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\"\/><\/a><div style=\"font-size:.7em;\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\" style=\"text-align:center\"><strong><a href=\"\/tax-attorney\/alina-veneziano\/\">Attorney Alina Veneziano<\/a><\/strong><br>IRS Audit &#038; CPA Team Lead<br><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"\/tax-attorney\/alice-m-campbell\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" style=\"width: 200px;\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/alice-campbell-200x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"Alice Campbell\" class=\"wp-image-30636 contact-img\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"\/tax-attorney\/alice-m-campbell\/\"><strong>Alice Campbell<\/strong><\/a><br>IRS Audit Team<br>Former Special Agent (IRS)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IRS Audit? Our IRS tax audit lawyers can use their experience to help you avoid unnecessary tax liability and penalties.<\/h2>\n\n\n\t\n<div style=\"float:left; padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;\">\n<iframe width=\"315\" height=\"315\"\nsrc=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XTiyvjlhEo0?feature=shared\"\ntitle=\"YouTube video player\"\nframeborder=\"0\"\nallow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Each year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) audits somewhere in the neighborhood of <strong>one million<\/strong> federal income tax returns. While the IRS conducts audits at random, it also conducts targeted audits that are triggered by what appear to be questionable filings. If you are being audited by the IRS, you need to <a href=\"https:\/\/federal-lawyer.com\/asset-protection\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/federal-lawyer.com\/asset-protection\">defend yourself<\/a> regardless of why you are being audited, as an unfavorable audit determination could lead to substantial liability and the risk of civil or criminal prosecution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oberheiden P.C. is an IRS audit defense law firm that represents individuals and businesses in all matters involving the IRS. In addition to senior attorneys who are experienced in handling IRS audits and complex federal tax fraud investigations, our IRS audit defense team also includes Mr. Chris J. Quick, a former Special Agent with IRS Criminal Investigations (IRS CI). We are highly experienced with defending our clients during IRS audits, and we approach every audit with the same rigorous attention to detail and strategic focus on protecting our clients to the fullest extent possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table style=\"padding-top:1em; margin: 0 auto; width:75%\">\n\t<tbody>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td style=\"border:none;text-align:center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/federal-lawyer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IRS-redacted-7.png\" class=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/federal-lawyer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IRS-redacted-7.png\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n\t\t\t<td style=\"border:none;text-align:center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/federal-lawyer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IRS-redacted-6.png\" class=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/federal-lawyer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IRS-redacted-6.png\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n\t\t\t<td style=\"border:none;text-align:center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/federal-lawyer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IRS-redacted-8.png\" class=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/federal-lawyer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IRS-redacted-8.png\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n\t\t\t<td style=\"border:none;text-align:center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/federal-lawyer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IRS-redacted-5.png\" class=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/federal-lawyer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IRS-redacted-5.png\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:2em;text-align:center;font-size:.7em;\">Click images to see larger versions.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Do You Need to Know When Facing an IRS Audit?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\t\n<div style=\"float:right; padding-left:2em; padding-bottom:2em;\">\n<iframe width=\"315\" height=\"315\"\nsrc=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/11XLp5h0bsU?feature=shared\"\ntitle=\"YouTube video player\"\nframeborder=\"0\"\nallow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When facing an IRS audit, building and executing a strategic defense starts with understanding what issues (if any) need to be addressed. Is the agent simply seeking supporting documentation that you can easily (and safely) provide? Or, is it possible that you have underreported or underpaid what you owe to the U.S. Treasury?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Part of understanding the risks of an IRS audit involves understanding the nature of the audit itself. Generally speaking, &#8220;correspondence audits&#8221; \u2013 those conducted via mail without an in-person visit \u2013 are the least risky, and they usually require the submission of additional information to substantiate your returns. &#8220;Office audits&#8221; require a visit to the IRS, and &#8220;field audits&#8221; involve IRS agents coming to your home or place of business. In these audits, there is often significantly more at stake, but <em>all<\/em> audits carry the risk of the IRS discovering tax code violations that create substantial liability exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to do: IRS Lawyer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"iframe-container\">\n<iframe width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/E2a-BtOOv7I\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Common Issues in IRS Audits<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of potential tax code violations, some of the most common issues that can lead to unfavorable outcomes include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Failure to File All Necessary IRS Forms<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While some taxpayers can get by with simply filing Form 1040 each year, many taxpayers are subject to additional filing obligations as well. Defense strategies in these cases can range from demonstrating that a specific filing was not required to seeking innocent spouse relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Miscalculation of Federal Tax Liability<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you (or your accountant or tax professional) miscalculated your federal tax liability when doing your tax planning and completing your tax document preparations, the IRS will expect you to pay what you owe in full\u2014plus interest and tax penalties. Even if you relied on a third-party to prepare your tax return, you are still personally liable for submitting accurate information to the IRS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Cryptocurrency-Related Tax Code Violations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Increasingly, cryptocurrency-related tax code violations are becoming a top priority in the IRS\u2019s tax code enforcement efforts. Taxpayers who cannot accurately track their transactions can face significant challenges when responding to an IRS tax audit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Business and Employment Tax Violations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Businesses are subject to multiple federal tax reporting and payment obligations, and failure to collect, report, or remit business or employment taxes can have significant consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Failure to Report Foreign Income<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>United States taxpayers are required to report all income from all sources to the IRS according to federal tax law. Failure to report foreign income can trigger substantial liability in an IRS tax audit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Failure to Report Offshore Assets<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to reporting foreign income, U.S. taxpayers must also report their offshore accounts and other offshore assets using the <a href=\"https:\/\/federal-lawyer.com\/criminal-law\/white-collar-crimes\/tax-evasion\/irs-audits\/fbar-ultimate-guide\/\">Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR)<\/a> form. Offshore asset reporting violations can lead to consequences with the IRS and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>IRS CI &#8220;Strategic Priorities&#8221;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When conducting tax audits, IRS agents also examine taxpayers&#8217; records for evidence of issues that may warrant a criminal investigation and legal proceedings\u2014including specifically issues falling within IRS CI&#8217;s four &#8220;strategic priorities&#8221;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><strong>Legal Source Tax Crimes<\/strong> \u2013 These crimes involve the underpayment of tax owed on income derived from legitimate sources.<\/li>\n\n\t<li><strong>Illegal Source Financial Crimes<\/strong> \u2013 These crimes involve prohibited income-producing activities, such as racketeering and related offenses.<\/li>\n\n\t<li><strong>Narcotics-Related Tax and Financial Crimes<\/strong> \u2013 In addition to other illegal source crimes, the IRS specifically targets offenses involving the sale and distribution of narcotics.<\/li>\n\n\t<li><strong>Counterterrorism Financial Crimes<\/strong> \u2013 Individuals and organizations suspected of engaging in illicit financial practices related to counterterrorism efforts can face severe consequences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"widget team_in_body main-team-block\">\n    <h2 class=\"widget-title\">Put our highly experienced team on your side<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"textwidget\">\n\n        <div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/federal-lawyer.com\/dr-nick-oberheiden\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/federal-lawyer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/150716_0172.1-Nick-Oberheiden-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Nick Oberheiden\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<h5>Dr. Nick Oberheiden<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"designation designation2\" style=\"color:#ef780a;\">Founder<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"designation\">Attorney-at-Law<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/federal-lawyer.com\/lynette-byrd\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/federal-lawyer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Byrd_Lynette_400x600.jpg\" alt=\"Lynette S. Byrd\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<h5>Lynette S. Byrd<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"designation designation2\" style=\"color:#ef780a;\">Former DOJ Trial Attorney <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"designation\">Partner<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/federal-lawyer.com\/brian-j-kuester\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/federal-lawyer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Kuester_Brian_400x600.jpg\" alt=\"Brian J. Kuester\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<h5>Brian J. Kuester<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"designation designation2\" style=\"color:#ef780a;\">Former U.S. Attorney<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"designation\"> <\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/federal-lawyer.com\/hon-kevin-mccarthy\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/federal-lawyer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/KevinMcCarthy400x600-280x420.png\" alt=\"Kevin McCarthy\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<h5>Hon. 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Quick<br \/><\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"designation designation2\" style=\"color:#ef780a;\">Former Special Agent (FBI &amp; IRS-CI)<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/federal-lawyer.com\/michael-s-koslow\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/federal-lawyer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Koslow-200x300-1-e1576008304602.png\" alt=\"Michael S. Koslow\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<h5>Michael S. Koslow<br \/><\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"designation designation2\" style=\"color:#ef780a;\">Former Supervisory Special Agent (DOD-OIG)<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/federal-lawyer.com\/ray-yuen\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/federal-lawyer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Attorney-A-_200x300-e1573513166758.png\" alt=\"Ray Yuen\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<h5>Ray Yuen<br \/><\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"designation designation2\" style=\"color:#ef780a;\">Former Supervisory Special Agent (FBI)<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<style>\n.team_in_body h5 { margin-bottom:0; }\n.team_in_body p { margin-bottom:0; }\n.single_blog_page .widget img { margin:0!important; margin-bottom:5px!important; }\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Potential Outcomes &amp; Penalties of IRS Audits<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"float:right;text-align:center; padding-left:1.5em; padding-bottom:1.5em; font-size:.7em;\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/federal-lawyer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/doj-grand-jury-subpoena-letter-central-district-of-california.png\" class=\"lightbox\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/federal-lawyer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/doj-grand-jury-subpoena-letter-central-district-of-california.png\"\/>\n\t<\/a>\n<p>Click image<br>to see larger version.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>So, you are being audited by the IRS. What is at stake? The answer to this question depends entirely on the circumstances at hand. When you engage the tax attorneys at Oberheiden P.C. to represent you, our senior tax lawyers and consultants will promptly examine your tax records and determine both: (i) how much (if any) you may owe; and, (ii) what type of defense strategy you should pursue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The potential outcomes of an IRS tax audit include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>No Additional Federal Tax Liability<\/strong> \u2013 If you have fully reported and paid what you owe, our senior tax attorneys and consultants can work with the IRS to terminate your audit without additional liability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Settlement or Installment Agreement<\/strong> \u2013 If you have unintentionally underpaid your federal tax liability, one option may be to negotiate a settlement or installment agreement with the IRS using an IRS audit attorney.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Offer in Compromise<\/strong> \u2013 Provided that you are eligible, negotiating an offer in compromise can reduce what you owe significantly if you have outstanding federal tax liability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Civil Liability for Tax, Interest, and Penalties Determined by the IRS<\/strong> \u2013 If the IRS is unwilling to negotiate a settlement agreement or offer in compromise, then you will be asked to pay what you owe, and at this stage your tax attorney can challenge the outcome of your audit on <a href=\"https:\/\/federal-lawyer.com\/criminal-law\/federal-appeals\/\">appeal<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Civil or Criminal Investigation for Tax Evasion or Tax Fraud<\/strong> \u2013 If the IRS determines that there is substantial evidence of tax fraud, then it may choose to initiate a civil or criminal investigation. In addition to IRS audits, we have significant experience representing clients in <a href=\"https:\/\/federal-lawyer.com\/what-do-i-need-to-know-about-tax-fraud\/\">tax evasion and tax fraud investigations<\/a> as well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"iframe-container\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/v7N5lS0Pcmg\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently-Asked Questions (FAQs): Protecting Yourself During an IRS Audit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"faqs\">\n\t<div class=\"faq_inner\">\n        <div class=\"toggle\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"faq_que\">Q: What should I do if I have received a tax audit letter from the IRS?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"faq_icon\">\u00a0<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"faq_ans\">\n\t\t\t<p>If you have received a tax audit letter from the IRS, you should consult with a federal tax attorney promptly. At this point, the audit is not simply going to go away on its own. If you do not defend against the audit effectively, the IRS can seek to collect all back taxes its agents claim you owe, and you can be charged interest and penalties as well. However, by asserting a strategic defense with a tax attorney, you may be able to substantially reduce your liability\u2014if not avoid liability entirely.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"faq_inner\">\n        <div class=\"toggle\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"faq_que\">Q: If I am being audited, can I deal with the IRS on my own?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"faq_icon\">\u00a0<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"faq_ans\">\n\t\t\t<p>If the IRS is auditing your individual tax returns, you have the option of dealing with the audit on your own. However, this is strongly ill-advised, and there are a number of reasons why. Among them, the Internal Revenue Code is extraordinarily complex and you are not a tax law specialist, and an audit can potentially examine several years&#8217; worth of your federal returns. An experienced IRS audit lawyer will be able to thoroughly assess your risk exposure and deal with the auditing agent on your behalf.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"faq_inner\">\n        <div class=\"toggle\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"faq_que\">Q: How often do IRS audits lead to additional tax liability and penalties?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"faq_icon\">\u00a0<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"faq_ans\">\n\t\t\t<p>It is difficult to say exactly how many tax audits lead to additional tax liability and penalties, but this figure is ultimately irrelevant to the outcome of your particular tax audit. If there is evidence to suggest that you have underreported or underpaid your federal tax liability (or if you do not have adequate documentation to substantiate your returns), then you could be at risk. You should consult with an experienced tax attorney about the issue.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"faq_inner\">\n        <div class=\"toggle\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"faq_que\">Q: What should I do if I know I have underreported or underpaid my federal tax liability?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"faq_icon\">\u00a0<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"faq_ans\">\n\t\t\t<p>If you know that you have underreported or underpaid your federal tax liability, you will need to be especially careful in responding to your IRS audit. The IRS expects taxpayers to proactively address filing mistakes, and failing to do so can have consequences beyond those arising out of the initial filing mistake. While the IRS offers various voluntary disclosure options, these options are only available <em>before<\/em> the IRS starts looking into your returns. To assess your options, you should consult with an experienced tax attorney promptly.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"faq_inner\">\n        <div class=\"toggle\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"faq_que\">Q: What are my options if I cannot afford to pay what I owe the IRS?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"faq_icon\">\u00a0<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"faq_ans\">\n\t\t\t<p>If you cannot afford to pay what you owe the IRS, your primary options are to attempt to negotiate a settlement agreement or an offer in compromise. Each of these options is subject to its own rules and requirements, and negotiating effectively requires the advice and representation of an experienced federal tax attorney.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<br>\n\n\n\n<table style=\"padding-top:1em; margin: 0 auto; width:75%\">\n\t<tbody>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td style=\"border:none;text-align:center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/federal-lawyer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IRS-redacted-2.png\" class=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/federal-lawyer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IRS-redacted-2.png\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n\t\t\t<td style=\"border:none;text-align:center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/federal-lawyer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IRS-redacted-3.png\" class=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/federal-lawyer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IRS-redacted-3.png\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n\t\t\t<td style=\"border:none;text-align:center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/federal-lawyer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IRS-redacted-4.png\" class=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/federal-lawyer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IRS-redacted-4.png\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n\t\t\t<td style=\"border:none;text-align:center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/federal-lawyer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IRS-redacted-1.png\" class=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/federal-lawyer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IRS-redacted-1.png\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:2em;text-align:center;font-size:.7em;\">Click images to see larger versions.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Speak with an IRS Audit Attorney Today<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\t\n<div style=\"float:right; padding-left:2em; padding-bottom:2em;\"><iframe width=\"315\" height=\"315\"\nsrc=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/Nxk7EUpCh4s?feature=shared\"\ntitle=\"YouTube video player\"\nframeborder=\"0\"\nallow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\"\nallowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are facing an IRS audit and would like to speak with one of our senior IRS tax audit attorneys or consultants about your defense, we invite you to schedule a complimentary case assessment. 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