PSA: IRS audit letter for crypto

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Hypothetical question

Looking for advice on a legal issue. Here's what happened.

IRS audit letter for crypto. I've been dealing with this for about 10 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

I have already done some research online but got conflicting advice.

Should I hire a lawyer for this or try to handle it myself?

Illustrative response

Yep, this is textbook.

What trips people up most is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.

Illustrative response

Honestly or whatever, nAL, but from what I've read, you should document everything. But yeah, have someone look at your specific situation.

Illustrative response

Have you tried reaching out to your state's attorney general? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.