What types of audits can you help with?

We handle IRS and state audits, correspondence, field, and office audits, for individuals, businesses, and estates.

Will you communicate directly with the IRS on my behalf?

Yes. We act as your representative and handle all communications, meetings, and document submissions.

What’s the first step if I receive an audit letter?

Contact us immediately. We’ll review the notice, explain what it means, and begin preparing your defense.

Can you help reduce penalties or resolve past issues?

Absolutely. We negotiate with the IRS and state agencies to reduce penalties and close prior-year cases.

Do I have to be a current tax client to use your audit services?

No. We work with new clients regularly who need audit representation, even if we didn’t prepare the original return.

Audit Resolution | East Bay Accounting, Inc.

Receiving an audit notice is stressful, and it doesn’t have to be a crisis. East Bay Accounting provides expert audit resolution for individuals, businesses, and estates across Danville and the U.S. With over 30 years of combined experience, we’ve represented clients in front of the IRS and state agencies, helping to clarify records, reduce penalties, and negotiate settlements. Our team handles everything from initial responses and document preparation to strategy meetings and final resolutions. We act as your direct representative, shielding you from unnecessary contact and ensuring that every step is handled with clarity and care.

Audit resolution focuses on correcting issues while protecting your financial future. Our approach begins with a full diagnostic review of your filings and financials, identifying weak points and areas of potential exposure. We then craft a customized response strategy that prioritizes accuracy, professionalism, and compliance. Whether the audit is random, triggered by red flags, or related to past errors, we bring structure and calm to the process. We also help you prevent future issues by identifying system gaps and helping implement better recordkeeping practices. With East Bay Accounting, you’re never unprepared.

We support individuals, businesses, estates, and fiduciaries facing IRS and state audits. Common cases include income underreporting, expense misclassification, late or missing filings, and complex multi-year reviews. We handle correspondence audits, field audits, and office audits, and we deal directly with agents so you don’t have to. Our team prepares all necessary documentation, schedules all required meetings, and represents your position with authority and accuracy. Whether you're under review for the first time or revisiting past liabilities, we provide the calm, professional advocacy you need.

What types of audits can you help with?
We handle IRS and state audits, correspondence, field, and office audits, for individuals, businesses, and estates.
Will you communicate directly with the IRS on my behalf?
Yes. We act as your representative and handle all communications, meetings, and document submissions.
What’s the first step if I receive an audit letter?
Contact us immediately. We’ll review the notice, explain what it means, and begin preparing your defense.
Can you help reduce penalties or resolve past issues?
Absolutely. We negotiate with the IRS and state agencies to reduce penalties and close prior-year cases.
Do I have to be a current tax client to use your audit services?
No. We work with new clients regularly who need audit representation, even if we didn’t prepare the original return.