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Audit Triggers

RED FLAGS

According to the IRS, returns are chosen for examination by computer scoring, information received from third party documentation (W-2, 1099 questionable treatment of an item), information received from other sources on potential non compliance (newspapers, public records and individuals). 

A computer program called the Discriminant Inventory Function System (DIF) assigns a numeric score to each individual and some corporate tax returns after they have been processed. If your return is selected because of a high score under the DIF system, the potential is high that an examination of your return will result in a change to your income tax liability.

Your return may also be selected for examination on the basis of information received from third-party documentation, such as Forms 1099 and W-2, that do not match the information reported on your return.

AUDIT TRIGGERS

  • Not Reporting all Taxable Income
  • Data Entry Errors
  • Participation in a Tax Shelter
  • Rental Losses
  • Failure to properly pay household help
  • Large travel and entertainment expense
  • Discrepancy Between Individual Taxpayers and Corporation Filings Associated to Taxpayer
  • Self Employed (not reporting profit in 3 out of 5 years)
  • Large charitable contributions
  • Home office deductions
  • Not Hiring a Reputable Tax Preparer
  • Claiming 100% business use of a vehicle

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