Your
IRS Audit Defense.
The IRS is increasing audit engagements across the country. Now what? Imagine the peace of mind that comes with knowing you’re not alone in defending yourself against the IRS.
Silverback Tax Audit Defense
Our assembled team of professionals help your business reconcile the “burden of proof”
Burden of Proof
is on
Your Business.
Sourced from IRS.gov
“The responsibility to prove entries, deductions, and statements made on your tax returns is known as the burden of proof. You must be able to prove (substantiate) certain elements of expenses to deduct them. Generally, taxpayers meet their burden of proof by having the information and receipts (where needed) for the expenses. You should keep adequate records to prove your expenses or have sufficient evidence that will support your own statement. You generally must have documentary evidence, such as receipts, canceled checks, or bills, to support your expenses. Additional evidence is required for travel, entertainment, gifts, and auto expenses.”
When the IRS calls, we've got your back!
Your Money. Your Silver.
Join the
500+ Business Membership
How
does it work?
Silverback is a unique subscription based membership tax audit defense service.
Unlike audit protection from tax prep software or firms that only cover returns filed through them, Silverback will defend your return no matter who filed your return. And our document review process follows the exact IRS audit guideline techniques to ensure that your documentation adheres to the highest standard of defense.
Join Silverback for audit defense you can trust.
01.
- Tax Return
- Financial Statements
- Sub Ledgers
- Detailed General Ledger
- Journal to Support
- Tax Code to Support
- Back Up Receipts
- Supporting Reports
- Supporting Memos
- Audit Proposal
- Acceptance & Sign Off
02.
- Reject & Appeal
- Letters to Appeal
- Additional Support Docs
- Letters of Support
- Detailed Court Cases
- Detailed Recalculation
- Final Determination
- Acceptance & Sign Off
- Reject & Appeal
Silverback Tax Audit Defense Memberships
Protect your business from IRS audits with expert representation,
guidance, and support in documentation
We do not handle day-to-day bookkeeping, but will bring your books up to audit-ready status
ahead of an audit. Tiers are determine by bookkeeping practices.
Tier 1
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What's Included
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Defense for audits & inquiries (federal & NJ*)
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Annual Zoom session with a Defender
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Guidance on schedules, GL
details, & receipts if audited -
Requirements
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Must be up to date (within 1
month) for all recordkeeping. -
All transactions entered,
reconciled, and allocations approved. -
95% of supporting documents saved.
Tier 2
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What's Included
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All Tier 1 benefits
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Analysis of your accounting software
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Extraction of necessary
schedules & documents -
Requirements
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Must be current (within 2
months) for all recordkeeping. -
All transactions entered,
reconciled, and allocations approved. -
85% of supporting documents saved.
Tier 3
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What's Included
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All Tier 2 benefits
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Guided booking in your software
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Bank & credit card statement
review as needed -
Requirements
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Must be substantially current (within 4
months) for all recordkeeping. -
All transactions entered,
reconciled, and allocations approved. -
75% of supporting documents saved.
Tier 4
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What's Included
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All Tier 3 benefits
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Complete booking in your software
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Highest level of documentation & representation support
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Requirements
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Must be adequately current (within 6
months) for all recordkeeping. -
All transactions entered,
reconciled, and allocations approved. -
65% of supporting documents saved.
Important Disclosures & Membership Conditions:
- All membership support (document preparation, booking help) is only provided if the IRS or state agencies open an audit.
- All support requests must be made in writing.
- Members must certify they have not received any unresolved IRS notice or inquiry that could lead to an audit as of signup.
- Failure to disclose prior IRS communications voids Silverback Strategic Defense’s obligation to defend.
- Annual Recertification: Each year, you can update your tier based on how current your records are. Tiers may only change at recertification.
*State audits of sales/use tax are not included in membership coverage. They may be added for an additional fee, determined on a case-by-case basis. Please inquire.
What Our Members Say
Silverback was the team I needed to help give me the peace of mind I need for my business. I didn't even know where to start and Stephen and the Silverback team truly took care of all the fuss that I didn't know how to deal with.
The Silverback team's proactive and expert handling of complexities allow me to concentrate on my core business. They are my partners and professionals! I highly recommend them to everyone!
Silverback saved me so much money after I got my letter from the IRS. I couldn't believe how quickly they responded, gave me feedback and so carefully navigated the entire audit experience with my team.
Our Team.
Your Defense.
Our team of financial experts, accountants, auditors, and professionals ensure your business is well defended.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions that our Members ask:
Silverback Tax Audit Defense provides three tiers of membership based on the state of your paperwork and record keeping. The most expensive tier would provide the most help in assisting compiling your documents and paperwork to properly prepare an audit defense. The lowest price tier is appropriate for those businesses that have all of their documentation and record keeping significantly up to date (within four weeks). Membership plans begin at $49.95 per month.
Documents will be collected in the event of an Audit Inquiry.
Yes, but State audits of sales/use tax are not included in membership coverage. They may be added for an additional fee, determined on a case-by-case basis. Please inquire
At this time, membership is only available for small businesses and consultants as well as their owners & officers. If your business is run through a Schedule C or E then your 1040 tax return is covered under this membership. Membership for Individual 1040 Tax Returns without a business is something we may offer in the future.
Having a CPA does not prevent you from getting audited. Although it does help keep your paperwork compliant and in good order, a tax audit defense requires detailed investigation and a well supported response. Enrolling in Silverback Tax Audit Defense would allow you to benefit from our team of Tax Defenders’ experience, knowledge and professionalism.
Audit defense via Silverback Tax Audit Defense is only effective from the date you become a certified member and payments are up to date. Any pre-existing audit inquiry could be managed on an hourly basis and would be handled on a case by case basis. Call 1-866-511-6030 for more information.
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