IRS Tax Audits - How can I avoid them?

by M.E. Hansen, All rights reserved. Do not duplicate without permission

An IRS Tax Audit can be one of the scariest situations a person or business can face. Often times the IRS has a distinct advantage because the average person doesn't know enough tax law to defend him/herself against an audit. This tutorial is designed to help level that playing field. Also check out the links at the right for more help and information.

This tutorial will examine IRS tax audit policies, what the IRS doesn't want you to know about tax audits, differences between the various types of audits, how to keep proper records, how to "disappear" from the IRS audit flagging system (legally, of course), and a thorough description of IRS audit procedures. Remember, honesty when reporting taxes is always the only sensible and profitable way to go, and if you've cheated, we can't help you. But if you're innocent, or worried about the IRS railroading you, read on...

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