What’s the difference between an IRS “audit” and an IRS “examination”?
Nothing. They mean the same thing: the IRS has questions about something on your tax return and would like information from you to help them figure out if it needs to be changed.
What do I do?
Read the IRS notice slowly and carefully. Then send the IRS all the information they ask for by the deadline on the notice.
For more information about audits, click here.
What if I need help?
If you’re not sure how to respond to the IRS or what a notice means, ask for help. You can apply for assistance from the Low-Income Taxpayer Project here or from the Taxpayer Advocate Service here.