Audit Support in Houston, TX

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Comprehensive documentation and support for IRS audits of completed exchanges.

About Audit Support

Audit Support provides comprehensive documentation and assistance for IRS audits of completed 1031 exchanges, ensuring investors can demonstrate compliance with all exchange requirements. This service is designed for those who want to be fully prepared for potential IRS review, with organized records that clearly show the exchange qualified for tax deferral. Our approach includes maintaining detailed chronologies, property valuations, and all supporting documentation in an audit-ready format.

The IRS may audit exchanges several years after completion, requiring access to all original documentation including identification notices, escrow records, and closing statements. We help investors organize this information systematically, creating clear audit trails that demonstrate compliance with the forty five day identification and one hundred eighty day exchange completion rules. Our Houston, TX location enables us to work with Texas investors while providing nationwide support.

Qualified intermediaries play a crucial role in audit support, as they maintain the official exchange records and can provide testimony if needed. We coordinate with intermediaries to ensure all fund transfers, property identifications, and exchange documentation are properly preserved and easily accessible. This comprehensive approach minimizes audit risk and provides confidence that your exchange will withstand IRS scrutiny.

Our audit support extends beyond documentation to include strategy for responding to IRS inquiries, preparation of audit responses, and coordination with tax professionals. We ensure all aspects of the exchange are thoroughly documented, from the initial property sale through replacement property acquisition and final exchange completion.

What's Included

  • Complete audit documentation package organization
  • Chronological timeline of all exchange activities
  • Identification rule compliance verification
  • Qualified intermediary coordination and record review
  • Property valuation documentation and backup
  • Fund transfer records and escrow statements
  • Form 8824 preparation and supporting calculations
  • IRS correspondence and response preparation assistance

Common Situations We Handle

  • Investors with complex exchange structures involving multiple properties
  • Exchanges involving related parties requiring additional scrutiny
  • Property owners who received cash or assumed debt in the exchange
  • Investors using extensions of the identification or exchange periods
  • Exchanges involving both improved and unimproved property types

Example of Our Work

Example of the type of engagement we can handle

Service Type

Audit Support

Location

Houston, TX

Scope

Comprehensive audit preparation for a $5.8 million multifamily property exchange completed 3 years prior

Client Situation

A Houston investor received an IRS audit notice requesting documentation for a previously completed 1031 exchange and needed organized records to demonstrate compliance.

Our Approach

We assembled all exchange documentation, created detailed timelines, and coordinated with the qualified intermediary to provide complete records showing compliance with all IRS requirements.

Expected Outcome

Successfully provided comprehensive audit documentation that satisfied IRS requirements, resulting in no changes to the exchange treatment and confirmation of tax deferral.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long should I keep 1031 exchange records in Houston, TX?

Exchange records should be maintained for at least 7 years in Houston, TX, though we recommend keeping them indefinitely. Our audit support includes organizing all documentation chronologically and storing it securely to ensure accessibility if the IRS requests information about your Houston, TX exchange.

What triggers an IRS audit of a 1031 exchange?

IRS audits of 1031 exchanges in Houston, TX can be triggered by various factors including property valuation discrepancies, unusual exchange structures, or random selection. Our audit support helps ensure all documentation is audit-ready regardless of how the review is initiated.

How do identification rules affect audit risk?

Proper identification rule compliance is crucial for audit defense, as the IRS closely examines whether properties were identified within 45 days and met the three-property, 200%, or 95% rules. Our Houston, TX audit support includes verification that all identification requirements were met and properly documented.

What role does the qualified intermediary play in audits?

Qualified intermediaries provide crucial audit support by maintaining official exchange records and providing written assurance that funds were handled according to IRS requirements. Our Houston, TX service coordinates with intermediaries to ensure their documentation is complete and audit-ready.

How do you handle boot calculations in audit situations?

Boot calculations are carefully reviewed during audits to ensure only the like-kind portion of the exchange received tax deferral. Our Houston, TX audit support includes detailed boot analysis showing how any taxable portions were calculated and reported on Form 8824.

Can you help with appeals if the IRS disallows the exchange?

While we provide documentation and analysis for audit appeals, tax advice must come from licensed professionals. Our Houston, TX audit support focuses on organizing all exchange documentation to support your position during any appeals process.

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