Inside the IRS Audit: An Overview for Tax Professionals

This course provides a clear, step-by-step overview of the IRS audit process, designed for tax professionals, business owners, and anyone who wants to better understand how the IRS approaches examinations. Drawing on my 17 years of experience as both an IRS Revenue Agent and Appeals Officer, I’ll give you the insider perspective on how audits are planned, what examiners look for, and the overall flow of an audit from start to finish. What you’ll learn: The purpose and scope of an IRS audit The pre-planning stage: how the IRS prepares and what triggers an audit The examiner’s role: what the IRS is really looking for Common red flags and documentation requests How the audit is conducted from a bird’s-eye view Best practices for navigating and responding during the audit process By the end of this course, you’ll have a solid understanding of the audit framework — what to expect, what examiners need, and how to approach the process with clarity and confidence.

Course•By Israel Ostrov