IRS Help & Resolution
IRS Audit Representation Services
You do not have to face the IRS alone. We establish complete Power of Attorney, standing as an ironclad shield between you and IRS agents. Our CPA-led team manages all direct communications, audits your historical filings, and defends your tax positions with boardroom-ready authority.
Circular 230 credentialed CPAs
Complete Power of Attorney defense
What is CPA-Led Audit Representation plus Why Self Representation Fails
Facing an IRS auditor without professional representation is an immense financial risk. IRS agents are trained to ask open-ended questions designed to uncover deeper tax liabilities, and standard preparers often lack the legal credentials or technical depth to defend complex corporate audits. We take full control of your case under Circular 230 guidelines. We audit your records, prepare defensive tax briefs, and represent your business directly—ensuring you never have to speak to an IRS agent.
Unrepresented Audits
• Focus: Facing IRS revenue agents alone with zero professional advocacy
• Deliverable: Costly audit adjustments, un-defended deductions, and maximum penalty assessments
• Vibe: High anxiety and stress during invasive face-to-face IRS interviews
Second Mile Representation
• Focus: CPA-led audit defense, power of attorney protection, and legal advocacy
• Deliverable: Meticulous audit prep, defended business deductions, and minimal tax adjustments
• Vibe: Complete peace of mind knowing we handle every single IRS communication
Standard Preparers
• Focus: Basic tax preparers with limited representation rights before the IRS
• Deliverable: Basic document organization with no strategic appeals or litigation support
• Vibe: Uncertainty when the audit expands to complex S-Corp or payroll structures
Power of Attorney
Full legal representation under IRS Form 2848
Zero
Direct contact or communication required between you and IRS agents
CPA-Led
Circular 230 credentialed defense and technical advocacy
Protected
Business deductions and corporate shield defended from adjustments
Defend Your Assets with Boardroom-Grade Representation
AUDIT DEFENSE
An IRS audit is an aggressive administrative proceeding where simple mistakes can result in crippling tax assessments. Our CPA-led team establishes an ironclad barrier between your company and tax authorities. We manage the entire audit lifecycle, from initial data requests to final appeals, ensuring your business records are presented with absolute technical authority.
Power of Attorney Setup
We execute IRS Form 2848 so we can act as your sole representative, routing all IRS phone calls and letters directly to our desk.
Pre-Audit Forensic Scrubbing
We review your target tax years beforehand, identifying potential weaknesses and preparing defensible tax positions.
Corporate Audit Defense
We defend complex corporate audits, including S-Corporations, Partnerships, and LLC structures, against IRS adjustments.
Employment Tax Audits
We compile and file your comprehensive IRS Form 656 and Form 433-B packages with meticulous accounting precision.
Technical Tax Advocacy
We leverage tax court precedents and IRS codes to defend complex business expenses and structural deductions.
IRS Appeals Representation
If an auditor makes an incorrect assessment, we file formal protests and represent your business before the IRS Office of Appeals.
The Strategic Shield Against IRS Scrutiny
AUDIT ARCHITECTURE
Designed for Scaling Houston Businesses Under Audit
THE DEFENSE FIT
When you receive an IRS audit notice (Form 4549 or Letter 2205), treating it as a simple meeting is a dangerous mistake. You need an experienced Circular 230 representative to protect your corporate assets. We partner with business owners and multi-preneurs in the $500K to $20M+ revenue range who require premium, CPA-led audit defense.
POA Setup and Intake
We immediately file Form 2848 Power of Attorney to route all IRS phone calls and letters directly to our firm.
Forensic Records Pre-Audit
Our team reviews your audited returns, identifies potential exposures, and gathers matching bank records and receipts.
Audit Presentation and Defense
We manage the IRS interviews, respond to all Information Document Requests, and defend your deductions directly.
Case Resolution or Appeals
We evaluate the agent’s final report, negotiate adjustments, and file formal protests with IRS Appeals if needed.
Your Fast-Track Path to Resolved Audit Cases
THE DEFENSE PLAYBOOK
Trusted Advice for Forward-Thinking Leaders
TRUSTED REPRESENTATION
Your Questions on IRS Audit Representation
DEFENSE CLARITY
No. Once you sign IRS Form 2848, we establish complete Power of Attorney. This legally allows us to handle all meetings, phone calls, and written inquiries on your behalf. You do not have to speak to or meet with the IRS auditor at any point.
Under IRS Circular 230, only CPAs, attorneys, and enrolled agents have unlimited rights to represent taxpayers before the IRS. We can present legal arguments, appeal auditor decisions, and defend your corporate ledgers with full professional standing.
Contact us immediately before responding to the IRS. We will request a temporary postponement of the audit, perform a rapid forensic reconstruction of your books, and compile the necessary documentation trail to defend your returns cleanly.
A standard business audit takes between three to nine months from the initial meeting to final resolution. This timeline depends on the complexity of your corporate structure and the speed of the IRS agent’s review.
Secure Your Corporate Shield and Defend Your Tax Positions
THE NEXT MILE STARTS HERE
Do not let an IRS audit notice disrupt your daily business operations or threaten your capital. Let Dr. John Wesevich and the Second Mile team take full control of your audit defense, representing you with absolute professional authority. Book your confidential audit consultation today.