Tarryn Sampson of TS Tax & Accounting Services

"Stop hiding from that IRS letter! As an Enrolled Agent who's saved clients THOUSANDS during audits, here's why ignoring it makes everything worse..."Tarryn Sampson, owner of TS Tax and Accounting Services in Mapleton, Georgia, shares 29 years of tax expertise and reveals how her year-round approach saves South Cobb business owners thousands.Guest BackgroundTarryn Sampson - Owner & Founder, TS Tax and Accounting Services29 years in tax preparation (since 1996)Enrolled Agent certified (2020) - can represent clients before the IRSBased in Mapleton, Georgia, serving South Cobb communityKey Discussion PointsThe "Ostrich Problem" with IRS Letters"I always use the analogy of the ostrich - clients get these IRS letters and they're putting their head in the sand. I'm like, they see you. You just need to go ahead and open it. You can't hide."Why This Matters: Avoiding IRS letters only makes problems worse and more expensive.Beyond "Plugging in Numbers"Tarryn explains her comprehensive approach:"I have a client now, he used to rent a location, now he has a house outside of his property... So now I'm like, okay, so we have depreciation that we can claim."Key Insight: Understanding the complete financial situation enables strategic tax planning.The Round Numbers Red Flag"People always feel like I could give estimated numbers... A lot of round numbers. And I always tell my clients those are red flags. Not everything is in a round number."Real-Time Documentation Strategy"I don't need the details to prepare your return, but I tell my clients you need it in the event that you get audited because trying to recreate the stuff three and four years after the fact is crazy."The Year-Round AdvantageUnlike seasonal preparers, Tarryn operates continuously, allowing her to:Stay current on tax law changesProvide ongoing client supportHandle IRS correspondence promptlyKey Takeaways for Business OwnersDon't ignore IRS letters - Address immediately with professional helpAvoid round numbers in documentation - they trigger audit red flagsMaintain real-time records - Don't wait until tax seasonStrategic planning beats basic complianceWork with year-round professionals - Seasonal preparers miss opportunitiesAbout TS Tax and Accounting ServicesLocated in Mapleton, Georgia, providing comprehensive tax preparation, IRS representation, and business consulting to South Cobb area businesses and individuals.Featured on South Cobb Live - highlighting strategic tax planning and working with experienced, credentialed tax professionals.