Facing an IRS audit can be daunting, especially when the results aren’t in your favor. If you’ve received an audit determination and want to challenge it, the process of filing an appeal is crucial.
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What to Do if You Receive an IRS Audit Notice in 2025: Essential Steps to Take
If you’ve received an IRS audit notice for 2025, it’s understandable to feel a bit overwhelmed. However, it’s important not to panic. There are key steps you can take to ensure you’re prepared and can handle the situation effectively.
John…
Pro Tip – Review These Items Before Meeting with IRS for an Audit in 2025
If you’ve received an IRS audit notice for 2025, it’s understandable to feel a bit overwhelmed. However, it’s important not to panic. There are key steps you can take to ensure you’re prepared and can handle the situation effectively.
John…
The Inside Scoop – How IRS Criminal Investigations Start

The IRS doesn’t randomly launch criminal tax investigations. These cases typically start with a referral—either from an informant, a financial institution, or even another government agency. When the IRS Criminal Investigation Division (CID) takes on a case, it means…
The Inside Scoop: IRS Criminal Investigations FAQs
When it comes to IRS tax crime investigations, understanding how the government approaches these cases is critical. At Milikowsky Tax Law, we regularly handle cases involving IRS criminal investigations and know the key questions business owners and taxpayers have. Here…
What to Do If the IRS Denies Your ERC Claim
The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) was a key relief program for businesses impacted by COVID-19, offering financial support to help keep employees on payroll. However, many business owners who filed ERC claims are now receiving IRS denial letters—either a 105C…
The Inside Scoop: How the IRS Identifies a Criminal Tax Matter
When does the IRS consider a tax issue to be criminal? The answer lies in willfulness—the intentional and voluntary violation of a known legal duty. If the IRS suspects criminal tax fraud, they will conduct a thorough investigation, examining…
What to Do If You Receive an ERC Denial Letter from the IRS
Receiving a denial letter for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) from the IRS can be stressful, but taking immediate and strategic action can help minimize potential financial consequences.
Here are the steps you should follow to address the situation effectively.…
What You Need to Know About Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements
In 2021, a new anti-money laundering law introduced the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Requirement, mandating certain companies to disclose information about their ownership and control to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).
John Milikowsky, Founder of Milikowsky Tax Law, weighs…
EDD Audit: A Testimonial with Business Owner Mykel R. “Commitment & Dedication”
When Mykel R., founder of Create the Lab, found himself facing an EDD audit, he quickly realized that the process was more complex than he initially thought. The stakes were high, and it was clear that expert help was needed.…