Skilled San Jose Attorney Handling Audits
Tax issues can be overwhelming, stressful, and intimidating. This can be especially true if a taxpayer has received a letter stating that he or she will be undergoing an audit. If you are facing an audit, having an experienced tax lawyer on your side can make the process easier to understand and ensure that your rights are protected.
At John D. Teter Law Offices, attorney John D. Teter personally handles our clients' tax audit matters. Mr. Teter has years of experience and an extensive knowledge of the tax law that can be applied to the facts of your situation. He can help justify the position taken in your tax filings and can help identify the documentation that will support your position.
Why Have an Attorney?
Your communications with an attorney are protected by attorney-client privilege; there is no accountant-client privilege.
Having handled tax matters throughout his years in practice, John D. Teter is familiar with how to deal with auditors and the circumstances surrounding an audit. In many instances, tax return preparers are not comfortable in these situations nor are they knowledgeable about the audit process. They are poorly equipped to represent clients in an audit because they are usually defending their own work if an audit is initiated. An attorney can explain or correct any issues that may exist.
Types of Audits
We confidently get involved and represent clients in audits in front of a number of organizations, including:
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) — income tax and payroll
- California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) — income tax
- California State Board of Equalization (BOE) — sales and use tax
- California State Employment Development Department (EDD) — payroll tax and employee classification
There are situations in which the government or one of the above agencies has made a mistake seeking to audit your filings. Attorney John D. Teter can review all of your materials and bring any mistakes to the attention of the auditing organization.
Our firm can step in at any stage of the audit process. We can be your voice in the audit proceedings and explain everything to you, so you can understand how any potential outcomes may affect your life, family, and future.
To learn more about how Mr. Teter can help you with your tax audits, contact our firm and schedule an appointment today.
John D. Teter Law Offices
1361 S. Winchester
Suite 113
San Jose, CA 95128
Phone: (408) 866-1810
Fax: (408) 866-1850
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