TaxACT Audit Defense

We received this announcement from TaxACT this week.

Being audited is one of the biggest fears Americans have at tax time. Even if you've done nothing wrong, your tax return could be chosen at random for an audit. In order to give taxpayers an extra boost of confidence in preparing their own taxes, the makers of TaxACT®, a leading tax preparation provider, now offers a full-service audit protection solution.
TaxACT has partnered with Tax Audit Defense™, a tax audit negotiation and mediation company, to offer taxpayers expert representation in IRS and state income tax return audits for one low, pre-paid fee.

"The chance of being audited is very small, but if you do happen to get audited, the process can be expensive, time-consuming and stressful," said TaxACT President JoAnn Kintzel. "Fortunately, TaxACT's full tax audit protection service is available to customers who want extra peace of mind at a fraction of what the service would cost if done without it."

For a low upfront fee, Tax Audit Defense CPAs, IRS enrolled agents and tax attorneys guide members through an audit from start to finish, no matter how long the process. From the time members are contacted by letter, notice or phone call, experts handle all communication with the IRS or state agency. Generally, Tax Audit Defense customers never have to talk to auditors or meet with the agencies. If the audit results in money owed, Tax Audit Defense representatives negotiate to minimize financial impact on customers.