If you don’t have this report or can’t locate the report you received, you may either call the IRS toll-free help line (800) 829-1040 to request a copy of the report or you may set up an appointment at your local Taxpayer Assistance Center for assistance.
How do I contact an IRS audit?
To address processing issues, the IRS has customer service representatives available Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time at (800) 829-1040. Even better, look for the phone number at the top of your audit letter. This will direct you to the mail audit division responsible for your audit.
What do you need to know about an IRS audit?
An IRS audit is a review/examination of an organization’s or individual’s accounts and financial information to ensure information is reported correctly according to the tax laws and to verify the reported amount of tax is correct. Generally, the IRS can include returns filed within the last three years in an audit.
Where can I find information about my IRS account?
Researching your IRS account, at a glance: Your IRS account information isn’t readily available or easy to read. You can get your information by requesting your tax transcripts from the IRS. Transcripts show information about your account, tax returns, and income.
Can you request a face to face audit from the IRS?
If you have too many books or records to mail, you can request a face-to-face audit. The IRS will provide contact information and instructions in the letter you receive. Depending on the issues in your audit, IRS examiners may use one of these Audit Techniques Guides to assist them.
What to do if you find something wrong with your IRS account?
Even though the tax account transcript has the most up-to-date information, the income tax transcript has more detailed information. If you find inaccuracies in the information the IRS sent you, call right away and discuss it with a customer service representative. If it is just information that is wrong, the IRS may be able to fix it immediately.
