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8 Red Flags that Could Trigger an IRS Audit

Keeping up with ever-evolving tax laws can be challenging for individuals and small business owners. Because the IRS continuously refines its systems for detecting errors and inconsistencies, it's important to understand potential audit triggers—and how to avoid them. While most taxpayers won't face an audit, certain red flags can increase the likelihood of one. Below are eight areas that may draw the IRS's attention.

The Lowdown on 401(k) Plan Catch-Up Contributions

How big is your retirement nest egg? Too often, people sacrifice retirement savings to afford a...

Help Wanted: Hiring Family Members for Tax-Saving Results

If you own a small business and have children in high school, technical school or college, you...

Claiming Bad Debt Loss Deductions

The issue of individual taxpayers deducting bad debt losses has historically been a source of...

Are You Ready to File (or Extend) Your 2024 Personal Return?

Tax season officially started on January 27. Many people procrastinate filing their returns — or...

How to Trim Your 2024 Taxes by Contributing to a Retirement Plan in 2025

Many types of retirement plans allow contributions to be made after year end. And last-minute...

Small Businesses: 5 Last-Minute Tax Breaks to Consider for 2024

The deadlines for filing 2024 tax returns (or extensions) are fast approaching. Has your small...

Dispelling 10 Federal Tax Myths and Misconceptions

In the complex world of federal taxes, myths and misconceptions can lead to costly mistakes and...

7 Reasons to Separate Real Estate from Your Business Assets

When businesses acquire real estate, they often title it under the company name. Although this...

Ready, Set, File: 8 Tax Deductions You Might Not Know About

Years ago, many taxpayers itemized deductions instead of claiming the standard deduction. But fewer...