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Top 5 IRS Audit Triggers And How to Avoid Them!

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Top five IRS audit triggers and how to avoid them today we're tackling a very important topic that can cause anxiety for a lot of tax spars IRS audit triggers knowing what raises the red flags can help you navigate the tax season with confidence and we're going to go through some top Tri triggers and how to avoid them number one high income first up individuals earning $200,000 or more have a higher chance of being audited if you fall into this category ensure that every detail on your return is fully accurate number two unreported income always report all sources of income including freelance work gig work and anything else the IRS receives copies of these W2s and 1099s so they'll know if something is missing number three large deductions claiming deductions that seem disproportionate to your income can raise eyebrows with the IRS make sure your deductions are reasonable and supported by documentation number four sell self-employment if you're self-employed or own your own business meticulous records are a must claiming significant business expenses can lead to scrutiny by the IRS and you must make sure you have detailed and accurate records lastly the home office deduction while the home office deduction is legit it must meet specific criteria make sure you're eligible for that and you're documenting your usage thoroughly by being mindful of these audit triggers you can take a proactive step for minimizing your risk if you have any questions or concerns about your tax situation feel free to reach out in the comments below

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