IRS Audit Triggers

February 2, 2021

Are you leaving yourself open to an IRA audit? Proper documentation and looking out for these IRS audit triggers will give you a better chance at a peaceful tax season. Marina Parkin (Koontz & Parkin, CPAs) and Jo Ann Koontz (Koontz & Associates, PL) breakdown some of the most popular IRS triggers. Listen to learn how to avoid these triggers.

0:00 Brokerage statements: Capital gains, losses, interest, dividends.

7:47 Sole proprietorship, schedule C and increase audit potential. Tips on tracking expenses.

19:20 Auto expenses.

23:26 Travel, meals and entertainment.

27:29 Consistent business losses.

30:06 Rental loss.

33:32 Health care premium tax credits.

37:49 Charitable donations.

41:32 Large withdrawal for retirement accounts.

43:05 International assets.

46:01 Cryptocurrency.


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