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Filing your taxes can be an overwhelming process to complete. But typically, once your return is filed away, you don’t have to worry about it—unless it’s called for an IRS tax audit. If a tax return of yours was called for an audit, it might be time to hire a tax attorney for help. Brian Kawamoto has more than 25 years of helping the Aiea, HI, community with their taxes. Here, he shares his tips for knowing when you need to hire a professional.

3 Reasons to Hire a Tax Attorney for IRS Audits

1. Obtain Guidance Throughout the Process

tax attorneyWhen you’re under an IRS tax audit, it can be stressful and difficult to know what next steps to take. A wrong move could send you down a costly legal road that may have further repercussions. If the IRS offers you various solutions and options, it’s helpful to have a professional on hand who can guide you to the best financial decision. They can also lay out all of your options to show you different payment plans and worst-case scenarios so that you’re best prepared for every situation.

2. Interpret Financial Lingo

While anyone can communicate with the IRS, the audit process can include lots of jargon and complicated language that can get confusing fast. And when you’re trying to prevent the IRS tax audit from turning into something bigger, you want to make sure that you fully understand what everything means and can convey the information correctly. Having a tax attorney means having someone on your side who thoroughly understands the tax code and language. 

3. Receive Legal Protection via Attorney-Client Privilege 

If you have a CPA or accountant, by law they can be forced to testify against you if a criminal case arises. However, a tax attorney is protected by attorney-client privilege and won’t have to share information that you’d prefer to keep private. This extra layer of protection is helpful in worst-case scenarios, 

If you’ve been pinged for an IRS tax audit or need help with your filing, trust the experienced tax attorney Brian Kawamoto in Aiea, HI, to help. As a prior IRS tax attorney, he is well-equipped and knowledgeable to help with everything from managing audits, finding tax relief, and even filing for bankruptcy. For more information on how he can help, visit his website or call (808) 486-6107 to set up an appointment today. 

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