2020 Defending Against IRS Audits of Closely Held Companies, Part 1

This program will provide you with a practical guide to defending closely held businesses and owners against IRS audits and collection activity. The program will discuss counseling clients about what to expect in the process and preparing their documentation for review.  It will also cover assessing their potential liability and preparing strategies accordingly.  The differences between income and employment tax issues will also be covered. This program will provide you with real world guide to defending against IRS audit and collection activity of closely held companies. 

• Ascertaining the IRS’s goals and determining a reasonable range of settlements
• Types of settlements and IRS settlement standards
• Appeals process and rates of success at each level
• Negotiating an audit settlement in anticipation of collections
• Collections process, defenses, and forms of penalty