Tax Services
Tax Notice and Audit Support for Atlanta Individuals and Businesses
A letter from a tax agency can be unsettling, but most notices are manageable with organized records. Our audit support helps Atlanta individuals and businesses understand what was asked and prepare a clear response file.
Tax notices arrive for many reasons: a mismatch between reported income and third-party forms, a math correction, a request for more information, a balance due or a formal examination. Each notice explains what the agency is asking for and by when. The first step is understanding exactly what the letter says, and we help you read it carefully and in plain language.
From there, our audit support is organization and preparation. We help you gather the records that relate to the notice, arrange them in a clear order and prepare documentation that answers the specific questions raised. We also help you track response dates so nothing slips. A well-organized file makes every later conversation easier.
GAP Consulting does not represent clients before the IRS or any tax agency. When a matter requires formal representation, such as an examination, an appeal or negotiating a resolution, we coordinate with your authorized representative or tax professional and hand them an organized, complete set of records. If you do not have one, we can help you understand what kind of professional to look for.
Who this is for
- Individuals who received a letter about a prior filing
- Business owners facing questions about income or expenses
- Anyone notified that their filing is under examination
- Taxpayers with records scattered across years and accounts
- Representatives who need a client's documents organized quickly
How GAP Consulting helps
Read the notice together
We help you understand what the notice says, what is being requested and the response date.
Gather related records
We identify which documents relate to the questions raised and help you upload them through the secure client portal.
Organize the response file
We arrange records in a clear, indexed order that matches each item in the notice.
Prepare supporting documentation
We help prepare summaries and schedules that explain the figures your records support.
Coordinate with your representative
When formal representation is needed, we work with your authorized representative or tax professional and share the organized file.
How we work
What working together looks like
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Initial Consultation
A conversation about where you are, what is on your mind and what you would like to accomplish.
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Needs Assessment
We review the details, documents and priorities that matter to your situation.
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Strategic Recommendations
You receive clear, practical recommendations and a sensible order for acting on them.
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Implementation Support
We help put the plan in motion, organizing the work and coordinating with the people involved.
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Ongoing Guidance
As your business and life change, we stay available to revisit decisions and keep things on track.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Have a question that is not answered here? Book a consultation and ask us directly.
Can GAP Consulting represent me before the IRS?
No. We do not represent clients before the IRS or any state tax agency. We help you understand the notice, organize your records and prepare documentation. When formal representation is needed, we coordinate with your authorized representative or tax professional so they receive a complete, well-organized file and can focus on the substance of your matter.
What should I do first when a tax notice arrives?
Read it fully, note the response date and keep the original letter. Avoid ignoring it, since deadlines in notices matter. Upload a copy through our secure client portal rather than emailing it, and gather the filing and records the notice refers to. We then help you understand what is being asked and plan the next steps.
Is every tax notice the start of an audit?
No. Many notices are routine, such as a request for a missing form, a correction to a calculation or a reminder of a balance due. A formal examination is a different, more involved process. Reading the notice carefully tells you which situation you are in, and we help you interpret it in plain language.
What records are usually needed to respond to an examination?
It depends on the items under review, but commonly requested records include income statements, bank statements, receipts and invoices for expenses, mileage or asset logs and the filed return itself. We help you match each request to the right documents, fill gaps where records can be reconstructed and index everything for your representative.
How can I find an authorized representative if I don't have one?
Credentialed tax professionals and attorneys who handle tax matters can typically represent taxpayers, and the IRS provides public information about who may practice before it. We can explain the general differences, help you prepare questions for an initial conversation and get your records organized so whoever you choose can start quickly.
Book a Consultation
Schedule a Tax Consultation
Schedule a consultation online, or call our Atlanta office. We will listen first, then help you decide on sensible next steps.