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Save Those Receipts!

Save Those Receipts!

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...
Amending a Tax Return

Amending a Tax Return

Not always needed or wise There’s usually an element of relief after your annual tax return has been filed. But what do you do if you find an error on your tax return? Should you always file an amended return? Here are some things to consider. Errors in the...
Five Steps to Take if You’re Audited

Five Steps to Take if You’re Audited

Getting audited is no one’s idea of a good time, yet you can minimize the stress if you take the right approach. Step 1: Understand why and when. While it’s possible you were selected randomly, it’s more likely you were selected for a specific reason. One...
Audit Target: The Sole Proprietor

Audit Target: The Sole Proprietor

Each year the IRS publishes their activities in a publication called the Data Book. And each year for the past number of years the number one target of audits are those tax returns with a Schedule C for small business activity. So how can you prepare yourself for a...
IRS Audit Rates

IRS Audit Rates

Don’t get complacent…resurgence is underway The IRS reported audit rates continue to be low…very low. But that is now changing with thousands of auditors being hired for a post-pandemic scale-up of their reviews. So don’t get complacent. A closer...