How IRS Audits Really Begin and Why Ignoring March Letters Is a Costly Mistake

How IRS Audits Really Begin and Why Ignoring March Letters Is a Costly Mistake

How IRS Audits Really Begin and Why Ignoring March Letters Is a Costly MistakeSteve Perry
Published on: 05/03/2026

Correspondence audits begin with deadline driven letters. Ignoring them allows assessment, penalties, and interest to compound while procedural options narrow.

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