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Best time to file taxes to avoid audits: What triggers one and what to do

No one wants to be audited by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), as it can be a stressful and potentially expensive process. While there’s no sure-fire way to prevent an audit, knowing the steps you ...
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I Asked ChatGPT What IRS Red Flags Trigger Audits — Here’s What It Said

Though tax time isn't exactly associated with spooky season, there is one entity that strikes fear into the hearts of tax filers as much as any ghost or goblin would — the IRS audit. An audit is an ...
Entrepreneur

4 Audit Triggers To Avoid For Entrepreneurs and High Income Individuals

High-income business owners face increasing IRS scrutiny, here’s what you need to know to avoid common audit triggers. High-income taxpayers filing Schedule C or claiming aggressive deductions are ...
Tennessean

IRS Voluntary Disclosure Program Gets Major Update in 2026 – Clear Start Tax Explains How New Penalty Rules Affect Taxpayers With Unreported Income

Proposed changes replace the 75% civil fraud penalty with 20% accuracy penalties over six years – creating a potential window for taxpayers who come forward now. IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / May 15, ...
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Middle-Income Filers: 4 Tax Missteps That Could Trigger Penalties

Most headlines about tax penalties focus on high-profile cases involving wealthy individuals or big businesses. If you're a middle-income filer, you might breathe a sigh of relief, assuming your ...
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IRS Voluntary Disclosure Program Gets Major Update in 2026 - Clear Start Tax Explains How New Penalty Rules Affect Taxpayers With Unreported Income

Proposed changes replace the 75% civil fraud penalty with 20% accuracy penalties over six years - creating a potential window for taxpayers who come forward now. IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / May 15, ...