Minnesota's leading immigrant-owned accounting firm · Serving MN & WI since 2006
An audit letter is not a verdict. It's a process.
If you've received notice of an IRS or state audit, don't wait, and don't handle it alone. HAR provides direct audit representation for Minnesota and Wisconsin businesses, backed by an active IRS EFIN and two decades of documentation experience.
What NOT to do first
Don't respond directly: Do not contact the agency before a professional has reviewed the notice.
Don't assume flexibility: Deadlines listed on audit notices are rarely flexible.
Don't over-submit: Sending documentation beyond what is specifically requested can broaden the scope of the review unnecessarily.
Don't panic: Many audits close with no changes once documentation is properly organized and presented.
What happens when you call
Same-week review: Analysis of your notice and the specific issue being examined.
Documentation assembly: Records organized to the auditor's standard.
Direct representation: HAR speaks to the agency on your behalf.
Resolution strategy: A clear plan communicated in plain terms, not accounting jargon.
The kinds of audits HAR handles most
Correspondence audits, office audits, and full field audits for more complex business situations. Most individual and small business audits are correspondence-based and resolve without the taxpayer ever needing to appear in person.
The Correspondence Audit (Clean Close)
A small business owner received a correspondence audit letter questioning a specific deduction on a prior-year return prepared by a different firm. HAR reviewed the original documentation, confirmed the deduction was legitimate, and assembled a response packet directly addressing the question. The audit closed with no changes and no additional tax owed without the owner ever needing to speak with the IRS directly.
The Surfaced Error (Handled Honestly)
Not every audit closes clean. A business audit identified a legitimate categorization error from a prior year, resulting in a modest additional tax liability. Rather than fighting a losing position, HAR negotiated a manageable payment arrangement and helped the client understand how ongoing bookkeeping prevents the same mistake going forward.
We recently underwent an IRS audit, and the team's expertise was invaluable. Their thorough preparation and strategic approach helped us navigate the process smoothly and address every issue effectively.
Amina Ismail
Loving Care Center
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do if I receive an IRS audit notice?
Don't respond directly without review. Contact an accountant with audit representation experience immediately. HAR provides same-week review of audit notices.
Will I have to deal with the IRS directly?
No. Once engaged, HAR communicates with the IRS or state agency on your behalf as your authorized representative.
Do you only handle audits for existing HAR clients?
No. HAR provides audit representation for new clients as well, including reviewing returns originally prepared by a different accountant.
What if the audit finds an actual error?
HAR handles this honestly. If an error is confirmed, the focus shifts to negotiating the most manageable resolution and understanding what changes prevent it from recurring, rather than disputing a position that isn't defensible.
How much does audit representation cost?
Pricing is scoped based on the complexity of the audit and is confirmed at a free initial consultation before any engagement begins.
Get Immediate Audit Support
Do not wait for deadlines to expire. Let our experts handle the correspondence.
