Get Expert Support That Continues After You File
File with greater confidence, knowing that when an eligible IRS notice, penalty letter, or state agency notice arises, a trusted team of experts stands ready to step in with guidance, support, and follow-through from notice review to resolution.
- Notice Analysis
- Documentation Support
- Correspondence Review
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Tax Notices Can Add Hours of Research, Review & Follow-Up
Whether it's a TIN mismatch, filing discrepancy, or proposed penalty, understanding the issue and preparing an appropriate response can take valuable time away from business operations and client responsibilities.
Harder to Trace the Filing
Months later, the original filing details, records, and supporting documents may take time to locate and review.
Unclear Next Steps
Understanding what triggered the notice, and whether it requires documentation, correction, or a formal response, can be difficult.
Time-Sensitive Follow-Up
IRS and state notices come with response deadlines, and settling the issue may require multiple rounds of agency follow-up.
Turn an Unexpected Notice into a Clear Next Step
1099Online's Audit Shield connects you with professional assistance for eligible post-filing issues, helping you move from uncertainty to a clear course of action.
Know what the agency is asking.
Get help reviewing IRS or state correspondence, identifying the affected filing, and understanding the issue, response requirements, and available options.
- Affected filing identified
- Issue understood
- Response requirements
- Available options
Build a response with the right information.
Our specialists help identify and organize relevant documents, including filing confirmations, submitted forms, correction records, and supporting information needed to address the inquiry.
- Filing confirmations
- Submitted forms
- Correction records
- Supporting information
Understand what needs to be corrected.
If an eligible notice involves incorrect filing information, receive assistance reviewing the discrepancy, identifying required changes, and managing the appropriate correction process.
- 1 Review
- 2 Identify changes
- 3 Correct
Guided step by step until the correction is complete.
Get help with agency follow-up.
Receive assistance preparing correspondence, addressing additional agency requests, and coordinating case follow-up. Where authorized and included in coverage, our team can also assist with direct agency communications.
- Preparing correspondence
- Additional agency requests
- Case follow-up
- Direct agency communications
When Could Audit Shield Come in Handy?
Different tax notices require different actions. Here are some situations where professional assistance can make a difference.
A Recipient's TIN Doesn't Match IRS Records
You receive a CP2100 or CP2100A notice identifying a name and TIN mismatch. Get help reviewing the affected records and understanding the applicable verification, B-Notice, and follow-up requirements.
The IRS Proposes an Information Return Penalty
A Notice 972-CG raises questions about late, incorrect, or missing information returns. Receive assistance evaluating the notice, reviewing filing records, and preparing supporting information for an appropriate response or penalty-relief request.
A Previously Filed Return Contains an Error
An incorrect amount, recipient detail, or other reporting discrepancy may require further review. Get guidance determining whether a correction is necessary and how to address the affected filing.
A State Agency Requests Additional Information
A state tax department or revenue agency contacts a filer for clarification or supporting records related to a covered filing. 1099Online experts will understand the agency's requirements, prepare documentation, and coordinate with the agency on your behalf.
Assistance is subject to the forms, notices, and services included in your Audit Shield coverage.
Protect your filings before notices arise
Audit Shield is an optional service you can select when completing filings through 1099Online.
3 simple steps
Prepare, add coverage at checkout, and reach out if a notice arrives.
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Before You File
Prepare your returns
Create or sign in to your 1099Online account and prepare the eligible forms you need to file.
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At Checkout
Add Audit Shield at checkout
Choose Audit Shield for the eligible filings you want to cover before completing your order.
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After You File
Reach out if a notice arrives
If an IRS or state notice (associated with opted filing) arises, contact the Audit Shield support team with the notice and relevant details. Our specialists can help assess the issue and guide the next steps.
- IRS notices
- State notices
- Penalty letters
Frequently Asked Questions About Audit Shield
Audit Shield provides end-to-end support for eligible IRS notices, penalty letters, and state agency notices for filings where the filer has opted for Audit Shield. Support can include notice analysis, documentation assistance, response guidance, and follow-up with the IRS or applicable agency on behalf of the filer (if necessary).
Audit Shield is available across forms supported by the 1099Online platform, subject to the eligibility of the notice or inquiry.
Share the notice and response deadline over mail so our experts can review the issue and the appropriate next steps identified.
Yes. Assistance can extend to eligible state notices associated with forms filed through 1099Online and audit shield was opted for that particular filing.
Yes. Support can include reviewing the discrepancy and providing guidance on applicable corrections and follow-up.
Ready to File?
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