New and complex tax regulations, combined with strengthened IRS enforcement policies, make it vital to properly plan for and manage IRS examinations in a proactive manner. Applying new dispute resolution procedures and best practices is critical to managing IRS examinations, resolving disputes at the earliest point, and containing administrative and tax costs. 

The Tax Controversy specialists of Deloitte Tax LLP (Deloitte Tax) can help.  Our highly seasoned Tax Controversy professionals have in-depth IRS experience and employ a rigorous set of review procedures and planning methodologies. We offer a broad range of tax controversy services that  touch on the many areas of the examination life cycle, including:

• Pre-examination audit readiness analysis
• Examination planning and representation
• Appeals representation
• Litigation support
• Support for IRS service center matters 
• Computations of IRS penalties and interest 
• Assistance with compliance matters involving tax information reporting and withholding

Our services also address federal income tax examination risks and examine whether your tax controversy processes are up-to-date on a variety of new IRS policies and procedures. In addition, we can assist with reportable transaction disclosures and other IRS-related matters.