My transfer request of my IRS business audit was denied. What options do I have?

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   Henry LivelyPro

   Costa Mesa Tax Lawyer

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   Answered May 06, 2011 21:19. It is at the discretion of the IRS as to whether to change venue. The venue is routinely changed if you have moved, or your tax representative is not near the designated audit site. However, if the IRS denies the change there is not much you can do about it. You say that the audit location is in a nearby county so it is not clear why you want a change. If you have a sound reason form making the change you should state this in writing and send it to the auditor and their manager. However, since the audit has already started, without a compelling reason it is unlikely a change will be made.

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   Robert Suhajda

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   Answered May 07, 2011 08:33. You can request a transfer of an audit if you have moved. Several factors will be considered such as your current location, the location of the business and where the books and records are maintained. Ask the auditor in writing to state why the request was denied.

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   Shawn Jackson

   Cotati Business Attorney

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   Answered May 09, 2011 06:18. Good answers by the previous attorneys...and here is another example of what you do NOT know can make life much more difficult. With the IRS, besides the plethora of rules and regulations, there is also a "culture" that affects certain determinations...and there are certain things that an attorney or experienced professional can say that look like "magic words"...so, locate a experienced tax attorney and have them take the reins of this matte.
   
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