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IRS Audit Defense

IRS Tax Audit Help in New Albany, OH

If you've received an IRS audit letter, don't panic — but don't ignore it. Most IRS audits are "correspondence audits" handled by mail, requesting documentation for specific line items. Less than 5% become office or field audits. New Albany taxpayers facing IRS scrutiny benefit from professional response: we know what the IRS is actually looking for, what documentation satisfies them, and how to limit the scope of the audit.

Serving New Albany, Franklin/Licking County · 7 miles from our Morse Rd office (~15 min drive)

Correspondence audit response: $250-$500 flat

New Albany · Columbus Metro

Why this IRS Tax Audit Representation page is written for New Albany

a community where Somali, Arabic, Spanish, French, and Nepali are spoken every day across schools, workplaces, and houses of worship — and New Albany, with a population near 11,999, reflects that mix in its schools, workplaces, and houses of worship.

Across Columbus Metro, the tax filings we see most often are mixed-status household returns, ITIN applications, prior-year corrections, and small-business Schedule C filings for new entrepreneurs. New Albany families work with us to assemble accurate ITIN packets, proper dependent identification, and consistent address history across federal and Ohio state returns.

New Albany sits in Columbus Metro, home to Ohio State University, Nationwide Insurance, JPMorgan Chase operations, and the rapidly growing Intel Ohio One semiconductor campus in Licking County. Franklin/Licking County, where New Albany is located, is a mid-sized city with the basic county clerk and vital records services families need, plus access to nearby federal services.

COTA bus service connects the metro, but most appointments require driving — most clients reach our office via I-71, I-270, or Cleveland Ave. From New Albany (ZIP 43054), the trip is roughly 7 miles each way.

New Albany is about 7 miles from our Morse Rd office — typically a 15-minute drive. Most returns are completed in a single visit; ITIN packets sometimes need a quick follow-up for original-document return. We also serve families across the rest of Columbus Metro, where many of our New Albany clients have relatives, coworkers, and shared community ties.

Our New Albany clients commonly include families served by New Albany-Plain Local Schools.

IRS Tax Audit Representation for New Albany Residents

New Albany residents dealing with IRS notices, audits, or back-tax issues face strict deadlines and escalating penalties for inaction. Franklin/Licking County taxpayers come to us with letters they don't understand and IRS balances they're not sure are accurate. We pull your IRS account transcripts, explain what's actually owed, and respond within the deadline — keeping collection from escalating.

What We Handle

IRS audit notice review and response strategy

Documentation gathering and presentation to IRS

Correspondence audit (mail-based) response preparation

Office audit (in-person at IRS) representation

Field audit (at your home/business) preparation

Audit appeal if findings are unfavorable

Penalty abatement requests

Pricing

Correspondence audit response: $250-$500 flat. Office audit representation: $750-$1,500. Field audit: hourly billing $150/hour.

Turnaround

Initial response within 30 days of receiving notice (IRS deadline). Full audit resolution: 60-180 days depending on complexity.

What to Bring

The IRS audit notice itself
Tax return that's being audited
Documentation for the specific items being audited (receipts, statements, logs)
Power of attorney form (Form 2848) to authorize our representation

Getting to Our Office from New Albany

Distance

7 miles

Drive Time

~15 minutes

From

Columbus Metro

From New Albany, head toward Columbus and exit onto Morse Rd. Our office is at 3185 Morse Rd, Suite 15 — between Cleveland Ave and I-71. Free on-site parking, walk-ins welcome every day Mon–Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 10am–4pm.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What triggers an IRS audit?+

Common triggers: high Schedule C deductions relative to income, large charitable contributions, home office on a W-2 return, foreign accounts, EITC claims, cryptocurrency, large business losses, or simply random selection. The IRS audits about 0.4% of returns annually.

Should I respond to the IRS audit notice myself?+

You can — many simple correspondence audits are resolvable by mailing the requested documentation. But once you respond, the IRS uses that response as the basis for assessment. Professional review before responding is recommended, especially if larger amounts or multiple items are at issue.

What happens if I owe additional tax after the audit?+

If the audit results in additional tax owed, you can pay, set up an installment agreement, or appeal. The IRS charges interest from the original due date plus a 20% accuracy-related penalty in some cases. Negligence or fraud penalties are higher. We help negotiate the resolution.

How far is your office from New Albany?+

Our office at 3185 Morse Rd, Suite 15, Columbus is approximately 7 miles from New Albany — typically a 15-minute drive. We're on the north side of Columbus between Cleveland Ave and I-71 with free parking. Walk in any day Monday through Saturday 10am–6pm, or Sunday 10am–4pm.

Do New Albany residents owe school district income tax?+

If you live within the New Albany-Plain Local Schools boundary, you may owe Ohio school district income tax on top of federal and Ohio IT-1040 state tax. The SD-100 return is filed alongside your Ohio return. We handle all three (federal, state, school district) as part of standard tax preparation.

IRS Audit Help in New Albany — Don't Face the IRS Alone

Walk in with your audit notice. We respond to IRS in 30 days. Bilingual staff. New Albany-area office.

3185 Morse Rd, Ste 15, Columbus, OH 43231 · Mon–Sat 10am–6pm · Sun 10am–4pm