What are some of the top IRS audit triggers for 2021? The past few years many sources have reported a reduction in IRS audits. Recently, the IRS has implemented new procedures to step up audits in an effort to increase collections for the US Treasury. Lost revenues associated with past...
New IRS Audit Triggers Based on Recent Audit Data
There are many new IRS audit triggers based upon recently released data. What are some of the factors the IRS uses to select candidates for audit and how does this work? Most IRS audit selections are based upon sophisticated computer modeling that analyzes taxpayer behavior and deduction areas that are...
Top IRS Audit Triggers from the Past Year
Tax watchdogs monitor IRS audits and poll many organizations of tax preparers and accounting professionals in an attempt to identify the top IRS audit triggers each year. The list for 2015 has some newcomers. The primary caveat to all of this information is simple: if you have a legitimate expense...