Preparing for an Audit
Explains how small businesses in Washington can prepare for an audit from the IRS or a state agency, including document organization.
Preparing for an audit can be quite intimidating, but you have assistance with this daunting task in the Bellevue area. The law firm of Lana Kurilova Rich, LLC is experienced in helping small businesses to prepare for an audit by any of these 3 agencies:
- Washington State Department of Revenue
- Labor and Industries
- Employment Security
If you are a small business in Washington State, call our office today. Our associates are competent and efficient in tax law, accounting, estate planning and bankruptcy. In other words, we are acquainted with financial and business planning and managing. Call us for legal council regarding your future audit.
Small Business Audit Basic Information
When you are selected for an audit, it should not automatically imply that you have done something wrong. Businesses are often selected at random. However, every business owner should be aware of the basic information regarding legal business practices. We strongly recommend that you give our Bellevue office a call if you are unsure whether or not you are well-prepared for your audit. For instance, there are certain business practices that may increase your chances of being selected. If you are a small business, be sure that you have organized accounts of the following:
- quarterly/bi-quarterly/annual reports
- tax exemptions (with receipts)
- tips, if applicable
A history of inconsistent reports or discrepancies with your taxes will increase your risk for being audited. If your business has a history of disorganized bookkeeping, it is in your absolute best interest to call the law office of Lana Kurilova Rich, LLC. We can help you organize your records so to reduce suspicious business behavior and therefore minimize penalties.
Get in Touch With Us
Let us help you with preparing for an audit. We are not only a law firm specializing in tax law, we are accountants and bookkeepers with decades of experience. If you are prepared, you and your business may not suffer any consequences. Call Lana Kurilova Rich, PLLC at 425-289-0629. You are invited to travel to our office and speak with us in-person. If this is not possible, all work can be done entirely over the phone, through videoconferencing, or through e-mail. Let us know what works best for you and we will accommodate.
About Attorney Lana Kurilova Rich
- Washington tax attorney since 2003: Lana Kurilova Rich has been admitted to the Washington State Bar since 2003 and has focused her practice on tax law since opening Lana Kurilova Rich, PLLC the same year.
- Master of Laws in Taxation (LL.M.): Lana earned her LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Washington School of Law in 2007 in addition to her J.D. from Seattle University School of Law in 2003.
- Former Court of Appeals law clerk: Lana served as Law Clerk to the Honorable Elaine Houghton of the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division II.
- Bilingual: English and Russian: Born and raised in Russia, Lana is fluent in Russian and licensed to practice law in the Russian Federation in addition to Washington State.
- Federal, state, and international scope: Lana represents clients before the IRS, Washington State agencies (DOR, ESD, and L&I), and on cross-border tax matters including FBAR and Form 8938 compliance.
- Direct attorney communication: Clients work directly with Lana Kurilova Rich, not a routing desk. Calls and emails are returned promptly throughout the engagement.
- Pro bono Low Income Taxpayer Clinic: Lana has volunteered with the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic since 2006, helping qualifying taxpayers resolve IRS disputes at no cost.
- Integrated tax preparation and bookkeeping: The firm provides federal and state tax preparation alongside legal representation, reducing handoffs and accelerating resolution.
We invite you to contact our Bellevue, Washington, law office today by phone or by e-mail to discuss your case with our experienced tax lawyer. We are here to help.