IRS Audit Group

IRS Audit Group has been helping property owners in Beverly Hills and throughout Los Angeles County challenge inflated tax assessments for over a decade. The firm focuses exclusively on tax dispute resolution, which means every staff member understands the nuances of California's Proposition 13 framework, supplemental assessments, and the appeals process at the Assessment Appeals Board. That specialization matters when you're dealing with a county assessor's office that handles millions of parcels. The team works with residential homeowners, commercial landlords, and real estate investors alike. Whether you bought a home during a market peak and are now questioning your base year value, or you own a multi-unit building that got flagged for an unusual reassessment, IRS Audit Group has seen the situation before. They keep clients informed throughout every step and don't disappear after filing the initial paperwork.

IRS Audit Group offers a full range of property tax reduction services tailored to California's specific rules. Their core offering is formal assessment appeals, where they prepare and file the application with the Los Angeles County Assessment Appeals Board, gather supporting comparable sales data, and represent clients at hearings. For clients who want to explore their options before committing to a full appeal, they offer a preliminary review that evaluates the current assessed value against recent market data. Beyond residential appeals, the firm handles commercial property assessments, including office buildings, retail centers, industrial warehouses, and mixed-use properties. They also assist clients who received a supplemental assessment after a purchase or new construction completion, which is a common surprise for buyers in high-value markets like Beverly Hills. Additionally, IRS Audit Group helps with declined exemption reinstatements, such as the homeowner's exemption or disabled veteran exemption, and they advise on Proposition 19 transfers to help families understand how parent-to-child transfers affect base year values. Post-appeal compliance monitoring is also available so clients don't face the same issue in future tax years.

The process starts with a free consultation where the team reviews your current assessed value and pulls recent comparable sales to estimate the reduction potential. If the numbers suggest a viable appeal, they'll send over a simple engagement agreement that outlines the contingency fee structure. Once retained, they gather documentation including your deed, recent sale price if applicable, and any inspection reports or appraisals you have on hand. They then prepare the formal appeal application and file it before the Los Angeles County deadline, which is typically within 60 days of your assessment notice or by November 30 for the regular roll. After filing, the firm handles all communication with the assessor's office, including the informal review that often happens before a formal hearing. Many cases settle at that stage. If a hearing is necessary, a representative appears on your behalf and presents the valuation evidence. You'll receive a written summary of the outcome and updated tax projections once the decision is issued.

IRS Audit Group primarily serves clients in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Bel Air, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, Culver City, and the broader Los Angeles County area. They're familiar with the specific neighborhoods, assessor districts, and local market conditions that affect valuation arguments in each of these communities. Out-of-area property owners with California holdings can also be accommodated.