What to do if you think you were audited unfair

If you believe that you were audited unfairly, there are some steps you can take to try to rectify the situation. First, it’s important to understand the difference between an unfair and an incorrect audit. An unfair audit is one where the IRS has not followed its own procedures, or has applied the tax laws in a way that is not consistent with past practice. An incorrect audit is one where the IRS has made a mistake in its application of the tax laws. If you believe you were subjected to an unfair audit, you can file a complaint with the IRS. If you believe the IRS made an error in its audit of you, you can file an appeal.

Let's discuss it further answering some questions.

1. What is the difference between an unfair and an incorrect audit? 
2. How to file a complaint with the IRS if you believe you were subjected to an unfair audit 
3. How to file an appeal if you believe the IRS made an error in its audit of you 
4. What are the potential outcomes of filing a complaint or an appeal? 

1.What is the difference between an unfair and an incorrect audit? 

An unfair audit is one where the IRS has not followed its own procedures, or has applied the tax laws in a way that is not consistent with past practice. An incorrect audit is one where the IRS has made a mistake in its application of the tax laws. 

2.How to file a complaint with the IRS if you believe you were subjected to an unfair audit

If you believe you were subjected to an unfair audit, you can file a complaint with the IRS. Include as much information as possible about the unfairness of the audit in your complaint. 

3.How to file an appeal if you believe the IRS made an error in its audit of you 

If you believe the IRS made an error in its audit of you, you can file an appeal. Include as much information as possible about the errors made in your appeal. 

4.What are the potential outcomes of filing a complaint or an appeal? 

The potential outcomes of filing a complaint or an appeal depend on the specifics of your case. In some cases, the IRS may agree that an audit was unfair or that errors were made, and may take corrective action. In other cases, the IRS may not agree with the complaint or appeal, and the audit results may stand. 

Conclusion: 

If you believe you were audited unfairly or that the IRS made errors in its audit of you, you can file a complaint or appeal. The potential outcomes of doing so depend on the specifics of your case. In some cases, the IRS may agree with the complaint or appeal and take corrective action. In other cases, the IRS may not agree with the complaint or appeal, and the audit results may stand.

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