Here are some of our most popular questions. If your questions remain unanswered, please contact us directly.

• General Questions Close
  • How long have you been in business? Close

    We have been providing Tax Audit Defense and advisory services since 1988.

  • What form of payment do you accept? Close

    TaxAudit.com accepts American Express, MasterCard, Visa, and Discover credit cards. We can also arrange for payments by check or money order.

  • How do you keep my tax information private? Close

    As a member of TaxAudit.com, your name, address, and other personal information will not be disclosed or sold to anyone else. Only TaxAudit.com’s Audit and Technical staff will have access to your tax information. View our Security and Privacy policy for more information.

  • What’s your connection with Intuit and TurboTax? Close

    TaxAudit.com partners with Intuit to provide Audit Defense for users of TurboTax Online and TurboTax software.

  • What Internet Browsers does your website support? Close

    We support newer versions of Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, and Chrome. Other browsers work on our website, but you may have trouble with the display and/or functionality of the site.

  • Where are you located? Close

    Our corporate office is located in Citrus Heights, California. We have qualified representatives for all states and provide our expert audit defense services throughout the United States.

• Membership Questions Close
  • What do you mean by “Open Tax Years”? Close

    Open tax years are all years that could be audited, or that fall within the statute of limitations for audits. For the IRS, the general statute of limitations for tax returns is three years from the date the return was filed. Additional years can be added if a substantial error is identified. Generally, if a substantial error is identified, the IRS will not go back more than six years. There is no limit on how far back the IRS can go if a fraudulent return is filed. Fraudulently prepared returns are not covered by our memberships. Since a membership provides defense for a tax return under audit, returns that were never filed are not defendable. The time limit for auditing state returns varies.

  • Which membership is right for me? Close

    TaxAudit.com offers three distinct audit defense memberships designed to fit your individual needs. Our plans include the Premier Membership Plan, Deluxe Audit Defense Membership, and Audit Defense Membership. Compare our Membership Services to see which one is right for you. View Chart

  • What happens when I receive an audit notice? Close

    As soon as you receive an audit notice, call the phone number provided on your TaxAudit.com membership agreement. DO NOT contact the IRS. You must use TaxAudit.com as YOUR ONLY contact with the IRS or state. When you have provided the audit notice and the tax return to our Audit Coordinator, the appropriate qualified representative will be assigned to you.

  • Will you be offering your memberships every year? Close

    Yes. TaxAudit.com plans to continue our membership programs.

  • What is your satisfaction guarantee? Close

    You may cancel your Premier Membership, Deluxe Audit Defense Membership, or Audit Defense Membership for any reason within 30 days of purchase.

  • Do you review my tax return before you accept my membership? Close

    We do not review your tax return prior to the acceptance of the membership.

  • Is Tax Audit Defense for such a nominal cost too good to be true? Close

    We agree that it may seem too good to be true, but it is not. We have been successfully defending taxpayers since 1988.

  • I have a business. Is it included? Close

    If you have a business that files a partnership or corporation return, you must purchase a separate membership for that entity.
    
    If your business entity has gross receipts exceeding $5 million and/or 10 partners/stockholders/beneficiaries/members, the business is not eligible for membership.

  • Do you provide memberships for Publicly Traded entities? Close

    We do not provide any form of membership for Publicly Traded entities.

  • How long will these Membership Plans defend my return? Close

    If you are a member of our Premier Membership Plan or Deluxe Audit Defense Membership, we will defend any of your tax returns for the duration of membership. If you have a Audit Defense Membership, we will defend the tax return for which you bought the membership for as long as it can be audited.

  • Can I purchase Audit Defense Memberships for prior years? Close

    Yes. You can purchase audit defense memberships or all prior years that may be subject to audit. For federal income tax audits, the time period is typically seven years. The states have varying time periods.

  • What happens if I do not file my tax return on time? Close

    Each of our Audit Defense Membership Plans includes all tax returns that were filed late.

  • What happens if I file an extension? Close

    Each filed tax return covered under your membership plan, including extensions, will be defended in accordance to your membership agreement.

  • Is my amended return eligible for membership? Close

    Amended returns are also covered under your membership in accordance to your membership agreement.

  • What if I have multiple state returns? Close

    All related state returns are included.

  • What are the different tax return types for which I can purchase a membership? Close

    TaxAudit.com offers memberships for the following tax return types:
    
    Individual – Form 1040
    Corporation – Form 1120
    S–Corporation – Form 1120S
    Partnership – Form 1065
    Fiduciary – Form 1041

  • What is my Filing Status? Close

    Your filing status determines the rate at which your individual income is taxed. The five filing statuses are: single, married filing a joint return, married filing a separate return, head of household, and qualifying widow(er) with dependent child. All filing statuses are protected under an Individual Membership.

  • What Membership Type is right for me? Close

    You should select the Membership Type that corresponds to your Tax Return
    Type.
    
    Individual – Form 1040
    Corporation – Form 1120
    S–Corporation – Form 1120S
    Partnership – Form 1065
    Fiduciary – Form 1041

• Audit Notice Questions Close
  • How do I know if my notice is serious? Close

    Every notice from the IRS is serious. However, not every notice means an audit. Browse our sample notices to see which kind you received. If you are a member of TaxAudit.com, you can report your notice by calling 800.92.AUDIT (800.922.8438). If you are not a TaxAudit.com member, our professional audit team can still
    evaluate your tax notice, providing you the fast answers you need.

  • I already spoke to an IRS agent about my notice. Is it too late to call you? Close

    No. Often, help is still possible. We will need to see all notices and tax returns to evaluate the case.

  • How fast can I expect an answer? Close

    Though we try to contact you within the first 24 hours, an answer can take anywhere from two to four business days upon receiving all required documents.

• Audit Defense Questions Close
  • Which Audit Defense Service is right for me? Close

    TaxAudit.com offers several plans designed to fit your individual needs. Compare our Audit Defense Services to see which one is right for you. View Chart

  • Is the fee I pay for Audit Defense Deductible? Close

    If you do not own a business, the charges for an Audit Defense membership can be taken as a personal miscellaneous itemized deduction. If you own a business, then the portion of the expenses relating to your business can be deducted as a business expense.

  • I’m already in the middle of an audit. Can you still help? Close

    Yes. Often, help is still possible. We will need to see all notices and tax returns to evaluate the case.

  • Wouldn’t I be better off going to a tax attorney? Close

    Our representatives handle more audits in one month than most tax preparers or attorneys handle in a lifetime. With TaxAudit.com, you not only get personal service, but the experience of an expert defender.

  • I use an accountant. Can your service still help? Close

    Yes. Most accountants handle very few—if any—tax audit cases over the course of their careers. Our representatives will provide their invaluable service alongside that which you already receive from your accountant.

  • The IRS keeps calling me. How do I get them to stop? Close

    We can best answer this question once we have received all notices and tax returns involved and have completed our analysis. If you have a TaxAudit.com membership, tell them that you have representation and future contact should go through your representative. With TaxAudit.com, you never have to face the IRS alone.

  • How much does your defense service cost? Close

    If the tax return being audited is covered under your membership plan, the audit defense service doesn’t cost you anything.
    
    Don’t worry if you’re not a member. We can provide a professional evaluation of your audit notice and tax return, and recommend a strategy for only $75. The evaluation service includes a one-time, 30 minute phone consultation with a tax professional. Our evaluation also includes a flat fee quote for full service representation by a tax professional. Basic representation is as low as $275, with more complicated cases ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 and up.

  • Do you help resolve old tax problems? Close

    Often we can, but we can better answer that once we have received all notices and tax returns involved and we have completed our analysis.