FAQ

WHAT IS Total audit protection?

  • Total Audit Protection® is a Prepaid Audit Assistance Program that provides you with
    professional support in the event your tax return is selected for an IRS audit.
  • Our team of experts includes CPAs, Enrolled Agents and Former IRS Agents
    that will stand with you throughout the entire process and use every legal
    option available to successfully resolve your audit.
  • In certain cases, we will reimburse you up to $3,000 in penalties, interest and
    taxes due back to the IRS.

WHY DO I NEED AUDIT PROTECTION?

  • The IRS has announced its actions to increase the number of people targeted
    for audits in an effort to increase revenue collection to the government.
  • The IRS plans to spend $8.2 Billion and hire 16,500 new agents in 2011 to
    improve their ability to identify targets and execute more audits.
  • If your return contains Earned Income Credit, Schedule C income or expenses
    or any other credits or deductions above the standard you may become a
    target.

WHAT IF I AM AUDITED?

  • The IRS Agents are specially trained. They often take advantage of your
    ignorance of the tax laws and your rights as a taxpayer to maximize the
    money they get from you.
  •  Facing the IRS without expert support puts you a a significant advantage.
  • If you have a balance due after an audit, the IRS could take actions such as
    garnishing your wages, freezing your bank accounts or even seizing your
    house or other properties to pay off your debt.

WHAT Total Audit Protection® WILL DO

  • Total Audit Protection® will quickly review your case and assign a representative. Your
    representative will clearly explain the details of the audit and outline a plan to ensure the best outcome.
  • Total Audit Protection® will assist you in organizing your documents for presentation and
    consult with you throughout the entire process. If necessary, your assigned representative
    will give explanations regarding your return to the IRS agent on your behalf.]
  • In certain cases, Total Audit Protection® will provide a tax professional to attend your audit in
    your place. In such cases, a charge of $125 per hour will be charged against any amount to be
    reimbursed to you in interest, penalties and taxes.
  • Total Audit Protection® will also pay you back you up to $3,000 for amounts owed from an
    audit as a result of justifiable errors or omission. If you were overpaid in the refund you
    received due to justifiable errors during preparation, Total Audit Protection®
    will reimburse you up to $3,000 for
    the taxes, penalties and interest you are required to pay back to the IRS.
  • Total Audit Protection® will pay you back all the fees you paid for our service if you are not
    fully satisfied with the handling of your audit.