IRS- Large Examination Audits - Best Practices Working With Remote IRS Employees

Executive Summary

Expanding the use of “remote work” for IRS examinations and projects offers many benefits to both the IRS and taxpayers.  The IRS has for many years used remote work concepts for deploying its international and engineering specialists on large examinations as an adjunct to a larger onsite examination.  In 2006, the IRS expanded the use of remote/offsite examinations as an alternative to the full scope examination for a limited number of pre-identified significant issues.  Targeted use of remote work concepts helps to better deploy IRS resources, especially for special projects requiring the use of limited resources. Read More