by admin | Oct 18, 2024 | The Audit
Understanding Tax Terms: Contemporaneous Records If you have problems getting to sleep at night and you turn to the IRS tax code for help, you might find some vocabulary that is very foreign to you. One of the more uncommon words used by the IRS is the...
by admin | Aug 23, 2024 | The Audit
A great tip to stay out of the audit spotlight. One of the best audit tips available can be summed up in one simple word – Match. Spend a minute or two pretending you work for the IRS. What would you do to identify tax returns worth auditing? If you suggest matching...
by admin | Aug 4, 2024 | The Audit
These tips are money in your pocket When it comes to taking qualified deductions on your tax return, having proper documentation to prove your expenditure is a must. Here are some typical areas where taxpayers often fall short, costing them plenty during tax filing...
by admin | Jul 19, 2024 | The Audit
When it comes to the perception of IRS audits, conjecture reigns supreme. The combination of the complex tax code and a government agency with the full authority to enforce it leads to some pretty wild ideas. Here are five audit myths that, if believed, can cost you...
by admin | Apr 26, 2024 | The Audit
Using the IRS Audit Technique Guidelines (ATGs) While most of us are never audited, when it happens we can often feel overwhelmed. Remember that the IRS auditor performs these audits every day. They know what to look for, and may ask leading questions that are easy to...
by admin | Mar 15, 2024 | The Audit
No one likes the stress involved when your tax return is under the audit spotlight. Here are some ideas to avoid some of the more common audit triggers. Report everything that has an informational tax return. If you are like most Americans, you will receive numerous...