| Since the IRS audits taxpayers at random there is no | | | | need to match up with what you include on your tax |
| full-proof way to avoid this. There are some things you | | | | return. This goes along with number two and checking |
| can do to help prevent this, though. If you do what you | | | | for errors. |
| can to avoid an one you will be in better position to | | | | 4. Keep records for all deductions. If you are going to |
| slide under the radar year after year. | | | | use Schedule C you have to keep records of every |
| Here are a few things you can do to prevent | | | | last deduction. Receipts that are kept organized can |
| becoming a victim of a federal tax audit: | | | | bail you out of potential trouble in this area. |
| 1. Report all income. The IRS is very particular about | | | | 5. Do not forget to send and sign your return. Believe it |
| you reporting every last dollar that you earn. No matter | | | | or not, many people every year forget to send their |
| if you are salaried and work for a company or | | | | return even though it is complete. Just as many people |
| self-employed, you must report all income. | | | | forget to sign their return. Doing either one or both will |
| 2. Check for errors. Are you filing your own return? If | | | | put you at a higher risk one. |
| so, you need to double and triple check your return. | | | | Even though there is no way to totally avoid an IRS |
| One math error can go a long way in messing up your | | | | tax audit, you can use the five tips above to better |
| entire return. This can lead to suspicious results and | | | | your chances. If you are facing an audit, having some |
| subsequently an investigation or audit by the IRS. | | | | questions with Federal or State tax audits, reach out a |
| 3. Have documentation. Keep all W-2 and 1099 forms | | | | professional tax resolution firm to get your answers. |
| that show your wages. The numbers on these forms | | | | |