An IRS audit is not something to navigate alone. Mesa Tax Law handles all audit types, from simple correspondence notices to complex multi-year field audits, so you never deal with the IRS examiner directly. All representation is handled remotely.
Correspondence audits are the most common: the IRS mails a notice requesting documentation for a specific item on your return. Office audits require you to bring records to an IRS office. Field audits are the most intensive, with an IRS Revenue Agent visiting your home or business. Each type requires a different response strategy and all benefit from professional representation.
Only an attorney can invoke attorney-client privilege to protect communications and can sign Tax Court petitions. For audits with potential criminal exposure, an attorney must be involved from the first contact. Our team of enrolled agents, ex-IRS examiners, and tax attorneys covers every audit type. The IRS Independent Office of Appeals is available if you disagree with audit findings, and we regularly represent clients through that process.
Once retained, all IRS contacts route to our team. You do not respond to the examiner directly. We review your records, identify weaknesses before the IRS does, and present your case in the most favorable factual light. In many cases, careful document organization and legal argument result in no-change findings or significantly reduced assessments. Everything is handled by phone, email, and secure document portal.
If you disagree with audit results, you have the right to appeal within the IRS. The IRS Office of Appeals resolves disputes without litigation in the majority of cases. If Appeals is not satisfactory, the next step is U.S. Tax Court or federal district court. The U.S. Tax Court allows taxpayers to contest deficiencies before paying, which is often the most powerful leverage point in the process. See also our criminal tax defense page if your audit has escalated to a CI referral.
Ready to resolve this? As the tax attorney team Albuquerque and New Mexico trust, we offer a free consultation with a resolution specialist — available by phone Monday through Friday. Request a callback or call (505) 420-3320.
Our team resolves the full range of IRS enforcement actions: from wage garnishments and bank levies to federal tax liens, Offers in Compromise, and audit representation. Business owners dealing with payroll tax issues or a Trust Fund Recovery Penalty notice will find dedicated support as well.
We serve all communities in the greater metro: Rio Rancho, Santa Fe, Los Lunas, Bernalillo, Corrales, Belen, Edgewood, and Española, in addition to clients statewide for federal matters.
15 minutes with our resolution team. A concrete plan, yours to keep. No obligation, no pressure.
