5 Critical Red Flags to Watch for on Your Tax Return
Saturday, 16 March 2024, 12:30
5 Critical Red Flags on Your Tax Return to Avoid IRS Audit
If you stress out thinking about being audited, you don't have to worry. Look out for these red flags and chances are low the IRS will look your way.
1. You failed to report all your income
- Fix: Take time to gather all the documents you'll need before filing to avoid discrepancies.
2. Your deductions are out of whack
- Fix: Make sure you have the receipts to back up your claim for any deductions.
3. It looks like you got a little creative with business deductions
- Fix: Claim any deduction you are eligible for, but keep all receipts.
4. Using round numbers
- Fix: Wait for precise amounts instead of estimating with round numbers.
5. You're a millionaire
- Impact: 7
- Fix: Ensure you have a good team to handle your tax affairs as complexity increases with higher earnings.
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