An IRS notice is not a request for information. It is the beginning of a process with defined deadlines, escalation consequences, and limited windows for favorable resolution.
TYM provides structured IRS representation for individuals and businesses facing IRS notices, correspondence audits, office examinations, and field audits. The engagement covers notice review, response preparation, documentation assembly, IRS communication management, and resolution planning.
Representation is provided by licensed CPAs. TYM does not provide representation through enrolled agents or non-credentialed tax preparers.
Most IRS issues are manageable when addressed promptly with organized documentation and a clear response strategy. The same issue, left unaddressed or handled without structure, can escalate into a tax debt with collection authority, wage garnishment, or lien filing.
IRS requests documentation for specific items by mail. Requires organized response with supporting records within the stated deadline.
Taxpayer meets with an IRS agent at a local IRS office to discuss specific return items. Requires preparation, documentation, and representation.
IRS agent visits the taxpayer's place of business or representative's office. Typically involves broader scope and more extensive documentation review.
Automated IRS notices covering underreported income, math errors, balance due, and proposed assessments. Each requires a specific response strategy.
Who have received CP2000, CP2501, CP3219A, or other notices proposing additional tax, penalties, or interest.
Whose business returns are under IRS examination for income, deductions, payroll, or entity classification issues.
Facing IRS inquiry related to reasonable compensation, K-1 reporting, or shareholder basis treatment.
Facing IRS inquiry related to FBAR, FATCA, or foreign income disclosure — including late filing, amended return, or streamlined procedure situations.
Facing IRS inquiry related to employment tax compliance, trust fund recovery penalty, or worker classification.
For whom the IRS has prepared a substitute for return (SFR) or issued a notice of deficiency, and who need to file actual returns to replace the SFR and reduce the assessed liability.
CPA-led representation across every stage of the IRS process — notice review, response preparation, examination management, and resolution planning.
Every IRS notice has a specific meaning, a specific deadline, and a specific appropriate response. TYM reviews the notice, identifies the issue, assesses the proposed adjustment, and develops a response strategy before any communication with the IRS begins. Responding without a strategy — or missing the deadline — converts a manageable issue into a default assessment.
IRS examinations are documentation exercises. TYM assembles the records required to support the tax position under examination, organizes them in the format the IRS expects, and reviews them for completeness before submission. Disorganized or incomplete documentation is one of the primary drivers of unfavorable examination outcomes.
Once TYM is engaged, all IRS communication is managed through TYM. This includes responding to information requests, requesting extensions, attending examination meetings, and managing the IRS timeline. Taxpayers who communicate directly with the IRS during an examination frequently create additional issues.
Many IRS penalties are abatable — first-time abatement, reasonable cause, and administrative waiver are available for a range of penalty types. TYM identifies abatement eligibility, prepares the request, and submits it with supporting documentation. Penalty abatement is not automatic; it requires a specific request with appropriate grounds.
Where an IRS examination identifies an error in the original return, or where a prior-year error is discovered independently, TYM prepares the amended return with corrected figures and supporting documentation. Filing an accurate amended return is often the most effective way to limit examination scope and resolve proposed adjustments.
Where the IRS proposes an adjustment that is incorrect or overstated, TYM prepares a written protest and coordinates the appeal through the IRS Independent Office of Appeals. Where the proposed adjustment is accurate but the resulting liability requires a payment arrangement, TYM coordinates installment agreement or offer in compromise analysis.
A Miami technology consultant received a CP2000 notice proposing $38,000 in additional tax based on 1099-NEC income that the IRS determined had not been reported. The taxpayer had, in fact, reported the income — but across multiple Schedule C activities with different business names, which the IRS automated matching system did not reconcile.
TYM reviewed the original return, identified the reconciliation issue, and prepared a written response demonstrating that the income had been reported in full. The response included a reconciliation schedule mapping each 1099-NEC to the corresponding Schedule C line, along with supporting documentation.
The income was always reported. The issue was documentation and presentation — not the underlying tax position.
Most IRS notices carry a 30-day response deadline. Missing it converts a manageable issue into a default assessment.
Get IRS Notice ReviewTYM reviews the IRS notice or examination notification, identifies the specific issue and proposed adjustment, assesses the response deadline, and provides a written assessment of the situation and available response options. This step is completed before any IRS communication begins.
TYM identifies the records required to support the tax position under examination and works with the client to collect and organize them. Documents are reviewed for completeness and organized in the format the IRS expects before any submission.
TYM prepares the written response — whether a simple documentation package for a correspondence audit or a detailed written protest for an examination — and submits it to the IRS on behalf of the client within the required deadline.
TYM manages all subsequent IRS communication — responding to follow-up requests, attending examination meetings, requesting extensions where needed, and tracking IRS deadlines. The client is kept informed of developments and consulted on strategy decisions.
Once the IRS issues its determination, TYM reviews the outcome, advises on acceptance or appeal, and coordinates the closing process — whether a no-change letter, an agreed assessment, a penalty abatement, or a payment arrangement.
IRS representation fees depend on the type of examination, the complexity of the issue, the number of years under review, and the volume of documentation required. Simple correspondence audits with a single documentation issue are typically fixed-fee engagements. Complex field examinations or multi-year audits are typically billed on an hourly basis with an initial retainer.
TYM provides a fee estimate after the initial notice review and situation assessment confirms the scope.
Get IRS Notice ReviewTYM Business Consulting provides IRS representation services for individuals and businesses in Miami, Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, and throughout South Florida. TYM also represents clients nationally where federal tax issues apply.
Miami's international business environment — with significant foreign investment activity, cross-border income, and a high concentration of self-employed professionals — creates a distinct range of IRS examination issues. TYM's CPA firm in Miami handles IRS representation directly, with CPA-level review applied to every response.
Most IRS notices carry a 30-day response deadline. TYM reviews the notice, assesses the issue, and prepares the response before the deadline passes.
Get IRS Notice ReviewThe process starts with a notice review — TYM assesses the issue, identifies the deadline, and provides a written summary of the situation and response options. No commitment required before the assessment is complete.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax or legal advice. Tax obligations depend on individual circumstances. Consult a qualified CPA for guidance specific to your situation.