If the idea of getting audited by the IRS fills you with dread, you aren’t alone. No business owner enjoys the thought of digging through years of receipts, bank statements and payroll documents and providing them to the IRS for its scrutiny.
Fortunately, IRS audits are relatively uncommon and there are ways to reduce your odds of being audited. We’ll explain how an IRS audit works and share 20 simple steps business owners can take to avoid one.
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What is a business IRS tax audit?
A business IRS tax audit is a thorough review of a company’s financial records to ensure it has reported all taxable income accurately and paid sufficient taxes. The IRS will look at your business tax filing, where you submitted detailed information about your company’s revenue and cash flow,…
