Contacted by the IRS?
Am I Under IRS Investigation?
What to Do If the Internal Revenue Service Comes Knocking
(949) 474-1820
There are no harmless inquiries from the IRS. If the IRS contacts you by phone or mail, you or your business are already under suspicion and the target of an active audit or investigation. This is not cause for panic, but it is time to call in a professional.
Taxpayers should NEVER speak directly with the IRS, even if you have been completely honest with them and are completely innocent of any wrongdoing. Instead, you should retain an experienced tax attorney who deals regularly with the IRS to handle discussions on your behalf.
I am Scott Kauffman, an Irvine, California tax lawyer with the taxation law background and 30 years of legal practice to defend my clients rights and promote their best interests when the IRS pays you a visit. The Law Offices of Scott Kauffman represents small businesses and individuals in Irvine, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach and all communities of Orange County.
"I Need to Speak with My Tax Attorney."
It's amazing how many IRS cases begin out of seemingly normal conversations and blossom into a nightmare. If you are contacted by mail by the IRS, don't ignore it, but don't worry. A veteran tax practitioner can help. If you are contacted by phone, this will almost always be an IRS revenue agent. Politely decline to answer ANY questions. Tell them that you want to consult your tax lawyer and that you will call them back within 48 hours.
Then dial my number IMMEDIATELY! The Law Offices of Scott Kauffman can provide solid legal counsel about any IRS problem, and help you with tax audit preparation or initial strategies to counter tax fraud or tax evasion charges.
If you suspect the IRS is auditing your return, you have failed to file a tax return, you filed but still owe a large balance, or you believe you are under IRS investigation for criminal charges, contact an experienced California IRS investigation attorney to arrange a consultation.
Orange County Tax Audit Lawyer
California IRS Investigation Attorney
Based in Irvine, California, Orange County tax attorney Scott Kauffman provides tax law assistance throughout California, including Orange County, the Inland Empire, San Bernardino County, and Riverside County including the cities of Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Hills, Dana Point, Huntington Beach, Long Beach, Costa Mesa, Anaheim and Santa Ana. The firm also provides advice and representation to out-of-state clients with tax problems in California.
