IRS Representation
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Licensed CPA at Every Stage
Receiving a notice from the IRS is stressful — but it does not have to be handled alone or without professional guidance. Manay CPA’s IRS Representation service provides licensed CPA representation at every level of IRS interaction, from correspondence response to appeals.
- IRS Representation at All Examination and Appeals Levels
- Correspondence, Audit, and Collection Issue Resolution
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Representing You Before the IRS
For us, IRS representation means that from the moment you receive a notice, you never have to communicate with the IRS directly again. We handle every letter, every phone call, every documentation request, and every meeting — so the IRS works with your licensed CPA rather than with you.
Strategically Managing Your IRS Response
IRS notices are not all the same. A CP2000 proposes changes to your return based on information the IRS received from third parties. A CP14 is a balance due notice. A Letter 2205 initiates an examination. A Notice of Deficiency gives you 90 days to respond before a deficiency is assessed. Each type of notice requires a different response strategy, a different documentation approach, and a different understanding of your rights and options at that stage of the IRS process. Because missing a single procedural deadline or failing to provide the specific evidence requested can waive your right to appeal, engaging professional representation ensures that every technical requirement is met while your legal interests remain protected.
Manay CPA reviews every notice to identify its type, the issue it raises, the deadline it imposes, and the response it requires — then manages every subsequent interaction with the IRS on your behalf through the complete resolution of the matter, whether that resolution is an agreed closing, an appeals determination, or a payment arrangement.
We represent clients through all stages of IRS interaction — correspondence audits, office examinations, field examinations, collection due process hearings, installment agreement negotiations, offers in compromise, innocent spouse relief applications, and penalty abatement requests. Every engagement begins with a thorough analysis of the facts, the law, and the full range of options available to achieve the best outcome.
The Disadvantage of Unrepresented Taxpayers
The IRS employs trained examiners, collectors, and attorneys whose professional function is to identify and collect tax. A taxpayer without representation is not on equal footing in that interaction. Unrepresented taxpayers frequently provide information that expands the scope of an examination beyond what the original notice addressed, agree to assessments that were overstated because they did not know how to dispute them, miss deadlines that foreclose important rights, and fail to assert positions they were legally entitled to take. Manay CPA provides the professional counterpart to every IRS function — ensuring every interaction is managed by someone whose job is to protect your interests rather than to assist the IRS in collecting from you.
Licensed CPA Representation at Every Level of IRS Interaction
From responding to a simple CP2000 notice to representing a client through a field examination, appeals proceeding, or collection due process hearing, Manay CPA provides professional, licensed CPA representation at every stage of the IRS process.
Our team understands every type of IRS notice, every examination procedure, every appeal right, and every collection alternative available to taxpayers — and applies that knowledge to protect every client through every IRS interaction we manage.
We maintain organized, audit-ready records for every client we serve — so when the IRS initiates contact, we are prepared to respond immediately with a complete, accurate, and strategically sound reply.
File Your Return the Right Way
The U.S. tax code is far more complex than a basic W-2 and standard deduction. Self-employment, rentals, capital gains, and foreign assets each carry unique reporting rules. A single oversight or misclassified item costs you real money—either in overpaid tax or in penalties assessed later.
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Every IRS Notice Requires a Specific Response Based on Its Type and Stage
Not all IRS notices are the same — and responding incorrectly to any of them can make your situation worse rather than better.
Some notices require a written response with documentation. Others require a phone call to an IRS agent. Some have 30-day response windows. Others have 90-day statutory deadlines that, if missed, permanently foreclose your right to contest the proposed deficiency in Tax Court. Manay CPA identifies the type and stage of every notice you receive and manages the response within the required timeframe.
Examination Representation Protects You Through Every Stage of the Audit
An IRS examination is a process — not a single interaction — and the decisions made at each stage significantly affect the outcome.
From the initial information document request through the examiner’s proposed adjustments, your right to request appeals consideration, and the final closing agreement, Manay CPA is present at every stage — organizing your documentation, limiting the scope of the examination to what the notice actually covers, disputing incorrect proposed adjustments, and pursuing every procedural right available to achieve the best outcome.
Collection Alternatives Are Available When a Balance Cannot Be Paid Immediately
If you owe the IRS a balance that you cannot pay immediately, several formal alternatives to immediate full payment are available — and Manay CPA negotiates each one on your behalf.
An installment agreement allows you to pay over time. An offer in compromise settles your balance for less than the full amount owed when full collection is not feasible. Currently not collectible status suspends collection activity when you cannot make any payment without causing economic hardship. Manay CPA analyzes your financial situation, identifies the most appropriate resolution option, and manages the complete application and negotiation process with the IRS.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of IRS issues does Manay CPA handle representation for?
We represent clients in all types of IRS interactions — including correspondence audits responding to CP2000 and similar notices, office and field examinations of individual and business returns, IRS Appeals proceedings for disputed audit adjustments, collection due process hearings, installment agreement negotiations, offers in compromise, currently not collectible status requests, innocent spouse relief applications, penalty abatement requests, and any other matter requiring direct communication with the IRS on a client’s behalf.
What is the difference between a CPA and an enrolled agent for IRS representation purposes?
Both CPAs and enrolled agents are authorized to represent taxpayers before the IRS at all examination and appeals levels under Treasury Department Circular 230. Attorneys also have full representation rights. The primary distinction is in background and expertise — CPAs are licensed by state boards of accountancy and bring accounting and tax expertise to every matter. Enrolled agents are licensed by the IRS specifically for tax practice. Manay CPA brings the added value of comprehensive financial knowledge to every IRS representation engagement, integrating the tax issue with the client’s complete financial picture.
What should I do if I cannot afford to pay my IRS balance in full?
Contact Manay CPA immediately. Several formal payment and settlement alternatives are available for taxpayers who cannot pay their full IRS balance — including installment agreements for balances up to prescribed limits, partial payment installment agreements for larger balances where full payment over time is not feasible, offers in compromise for taxpayers who qualify based on doubt as to collectibility or doubt as to liability, and currently not collectible status for taxpayers in genuine financial hardship. The right option depends on your specific financial situation, and Manay CPA analyzes every available alternative before recommending a course of action.
Can Manay CPA help me if years have passed since the tax issue arose?
Yes, with important considerations. The IRS has collection statutes of limitations — generally ten years from the date of assessment — and examination statutes of limitations — generally three years from the filing date for standard returns. Whether these statutes have run, are tolled, or have been extended depends on the specific facts of your situation. For issues involving unfiled returns, unreported income, or fraud, the statutes do not begin running until the return is filed or the fraud is discovered. Manay CPA analyzes the applicable statutes and your specific facts to determine the most effective path forward regardless of how much time has passed.
What is penalty abatement and can I qualify for it?
Penalty abatement is the reduction or elimination of IRS penalties based on the taxpayer’s circumstances. First-time penalty abatement is available to taxpayers who have a clean compliance history — no penalties in the three years preceding the penalty year — and is one of the most straightforward types of abatement. Reasonable cause abatement is available when the taxpayer can demonstrate that the failure to comply was due to circumstances beyond their control — serious illness, natural disaster, reliance on incorrect professional advice, or other factors the IRS accepts as reasonable cause. Manay CPA evaluates your eligibility for every applicable form of penalty abatement and prepares a complete, documented abatement request.
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