We Specialize in Notices of Proposed Assessment

Audit defense, or tax audit representation, is a service provided by tax professionals to represent and protect individuals or businesses facing an audit from the Florida Department of Revenue or a state tax agency. The service involves a qualified professional managing the audit process on your behalf, handling all communications, and working to achieve the best possible outcome.

Patriot Tax Consultants can help those with small businesses in the Lakeland, FL area with audit defense, especially notices of proposed assessment. A notice of proposed assessment is a formal letter from a tax authority, like a state’s Franchise Tax Board, informing you that it intends to assess additional tax and penalties. It is not a bill, but a preliminary step that details why the agency believes you owe more money, such as from an audit or review of your financial records. Please do not ignore such a notice under any circumstances. Ignoring a proposed tax assessment can lead to the assessment becoming final, after which the tax authority will bill you for the full amount plus interest and penalties. Instead, call Patriot Tax Consultants for a free initial assessment. Our experienced team will help you understand the process, prepare your protest, and represent you during the appeals process.

We are a veteran-owned tax consulting firm that treats customers as we would our own friends or family. We have more than 50 years of combined team experience at auditor and manager levels.