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An IRS examination notice arrives by mail. You have 30 days to respond. The agent has been trained to find adjustments. We represent you from initial letter through Appeals and Tax Court if needed: scope the IDR, prepare document production, draft position memos, negotiate at examination, escalate to Appeals when warranted. Enrolled-agent led for examination; tax counsel supervised for Appeals and litigation. Privileged where possible.

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How it works

How we handle Conservation Easement, end-to-end.

A conservation easement is a permanent restriction on the use of land, typically donated to a qualified land trust to preserve the land's natural or open-space character.

1

Eligibility review

Land must have conservation value: scenic, ecological, historic, open-space, or recreational. We assess whether your land qualifies. Most rural and undeveloped properties do; urban properties rarely.

2

Land trust selection

Donation must be to a qualified land trust (501(c)(3)). We refer to local and national land trusts (Land Trust Alliance, The Nature Conservancy, regional trusts). They accept the easement and hold the restriction in perpetuity.

3

Engineering + appraisal

Engineering work documents the conservation value. Qualified appraisal determines diminished land value (the deduction amount). IRS scrutinizes appraisals; we use highly credentialed appraisers with conservation easement experience.

4

Legal documentation + closing

Easement document recorded with county recorder. Permanent restriction runs with the land. Donor receives appraisal-supported deduction. Coordination with attorney specializing in conservation easements.

What we'll set up for you

A clean handoff, in four steps.

You give us the basics. We handle the state, the IRS, and the compliance clock so you can focus on the business.

01 · Name + Brand

A name that's actually available.

Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.

02 · State filing

Filed with the Secretary of State.

We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.

03 · Federal IDs

EIN + the right tax setup.

Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.

04 · Stay compliant

Registered Agent + deadline tracking.

Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.

Pricing

Transparent conservation easement pricing.

Government fees pass through at cost. No upsells.

Correspondence audit only

$1,499
CP2000 + AUR

Single-letter correspondence audit response. Draft reply, schedules, substantiation. Best for clean underreport mismatches with documentation.

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Tax Court + complex defense

$14,999
Through trial

Through Tax Court petition + trial preparation. Counsel-led. Expert witness coordination if needed. For high-dollar or precedent-setting cases.

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FAQ

About the Conservation Easement Service.

What triggers an IRS audit?
Random selection (DIF score), industry-targeted exams (cash businesses, ecommerce, ERC claims), tip-offs, prior audit findings, related-party audits (audit of one entity triggers another). DIF score is the IRS's statistical algorithm targeting returns most likely to have errors.
Do I need to attend the audit personally?
Generally no. Form 2848 (Power of Attorney) authorizes your representative to handle all communications + meetings. Sometimes IRS insists on taxpayer interview; we coach you for any unavoidable meeting.
What is the difference between an audit and an examination?
Same thing. IRS uses 'examination'; taxpayers say 'audit.' Levels: correspondence (mail), office (you go), field (agent visits), TCMP (full taxpayer compliance measurement program - rare, deeply intrusive).
Will the IRS examine other years?
Possibly. If they find adjustments in the year examined, they often expand to other open years (3-year statute, or 6 years if 25%+ underreport, or unlimited for fraud). We work to limit scope expansion.
Can I appeal an examination result?
Yes. After examination, you get a 30-day letter inviting Appeals. File a written protest within 30 days. Appeals officers have broader authority to settle based on hazards of litigation. ~60% of Appeals cases resolve without going to Tax Court.
What is the statute of limitations?
Standard: 3 years from filing date. Extended to 6 years if 25%+ underreporting. Unlimited for fraud or no-return filed. State statutes vary (typically 3-4 years, longer for fraud). We track to ensure assessments are timely.
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