FRANCHISE TAX BOARD Frequently Asked Questions About Your Tax AuditThis pamphlet provides answers to some common questions about tax audits. During your tax audit, our goal is to verify the correct amount of tax you owe in a fair and impartial manner in accordance with FTB 7899 A, our Mission, Values, and Statement of Principles of Tax Administration. Your auditor should be able to assist you with any additional questions you may have. . What happens during an audit? 7. What happens at the end of my audit? We ask you to provide reasonable and relevant W ewillprovideourfindingsinwritingandissueinformation to verify selected items on your one or more of the following:tax return. • A letter stating we accept the tax return or the claimforrefundasyoufiledit. 2. Can I obtain representation during my audit?• A letter stating we deny or partially deny your Yes. You have the right to have someone claim for refund.represent or accompany you. You can designate • An FTB 5830, Notice of Proposed Assessment a representative by completing FTB 3520, Power indicates the additional tax we believe you of Attorney. FTB’s 4058, California Taxpayers’ owe us.Bill of Rights fully explains your rights. See SIDE 2 for information about how to obtain • An FTB 5847, or 5847A, Notice of Over these publications. Assessment indicates the refund we owe you.• An FTB 1542 PASS, Notice of Proposed 3. Who can I talk to if I have questions about Adjusted Carryover ...