Tip Category: The Audit When it comes to the perception of IRS audits, conjecture reigns supreme. The combination of the complex tax code and a government agency with the full authority to enforce it leads to some pretty wild ideas. Here are five audit myths that, if believed, can cost you during an audit: Myth 1: Audits …
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Turning Your Hobby Into a Business
Tip Category: Deductions You’ve loved dogs all your life so you decide to start a dog training business. Turning your hobby into a business can provide tax benefits if you do it right. But it can also create a big tax headache if you do it wrong. One of the main benefits of turning your hobby …
Seeing Inside the Mind of the IRS
Using the IRS Audit Technique Guidelines (ATGs) Tip Category: The Audit While most of us are never audited, when it happens we can often feel overwhelmed. Remember that the IRS auditor performs these audits every day. They know what to look for, and may ask leading questions that are easy to answer incorrectly. Here are some …
