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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Straight from a CPA: How to Avoid a Small Business Tax Audit

 

No business owner wants to deal with an IRS audit. While the chances of being selected for one are slim, they’re not zero. Some audits are random, while others stem from red flags on the taxpayer’s return. Auditors also have three years from the time a tax return was submitted to trigger the process. 

Simple calculation mistakes, overestimated deductions, and even a missed signature can already sound the alarm for an audit. Fortunately, there are ways to further reduce the odds of being chosen as a subject. The following are what a CPA considers good tax practices that will keep the IRS off your back.

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