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State sales tax changes could mean more audits

Accounting Today

Businesses are likely to see more sales tax audits in 2024 as a result of changes happening across the states, according to a new report.

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EIN red flags trigger tax audits

Accounting Today

As an auditing professional, it's vital that you detect any discrepancies in business tax reports and either try to rectify them or report them to the IRS.

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IRS introduces business tax accounts as it targets big corporations for audits

Accounting Today

The Internal Revenue Service is making improvements to its online tax professional accounts and hiring more accountants as it ramps up enforcement.

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Tax policy wonks rejoice, wealthy households cringe at IRS audit push

Accounting Today

Tax pros say those efforts will have big implications. A new GAO study adds more fuel to the research suggesting the agency should be probing more rich households.

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IRS to reduce audits of EITC claimants

Accounting Today

The service said Monday it plans to lower its audit rate of low-income taxpayers, even as some criticize its ability to protect taxpayer information.

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Tax partners matter more than firms when it comes to corporate taxes

Accounting Today

Accounting firms are less important than the partner leading the team in terms of the impact on the business's effective tax rate and the probability it will face an audit.

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Getting your old documents in order for analysis and audits

Accounting Today

You got your taxes filed by the skin of your teeth last year and before. But what if you're audited? What if you need a loan? Are you ready?

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