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The Motley Fool
March 5, 2004
Roy Lewis |
Top Five Audit Myths Looking to shield your return from an audit? Then don't pull any of these stunts. Five common tax audit myths.   |
The Motley Fool
March 13, 2007
Selena Maranjian |
Tax Time: Tips on Audits Know how to prepare yourself in case the IRS wants some questions answered. |
The Motley Fool
June 2, 2006
Roy Lewis |
Will Your Return Be Audited? The IRS steps up enforcement. Should you be terrified that your return might be selected for audit? |
The Motley Fool
March 17, 2006
Roy Lewis |
Top 5 Audit Myths While IRS audits have been around for many years, there are still a number of misconceptions about what triggers an audit, or how to avoid one. Here are the top five. |
AskMen.com
Michael Estrin |
8 IRS Red Flags You Should Avoid There are certain things that just scream, "Audit me!" Here are some of them. |
AskMen.com
April 15, 2001
Luis Rodrigues |
10 Ways To Avoid An Audit Guns don't kill people; people kill people. A gun has a trigger; so does an audit. A gun can kill you; an audit may only make you wish you were dead. If you're not ready to audit yourself to death, make sure you're not waving the red flags that will trigger one... |
The Motley Fool
March 24, 2006
Roy Lewis |
Audit-Proof Your Tax Return Take these steps to stay out of the IRS spotlight. |
The Motley Fool
April 9, 2010
Selena Maranjian |
How to Avoid a Tax Audit Staying on the IRS's good side isn't as hard as you think. |
Entrepreneur
June 2003
Joan Szabo |
Watch Your Step Think the IRS is bluffing when it says it will crack down on small-business tax abuses? Think again. |
The Motley Fool
March 18, 2009
Dan Caplinger |
Don't Let Audit Fears Cost You Money Taxes aren't any fun, so it doesn't make any sense to pay more than you have to. As long as you're doing the right thing, the specter of an IRS audit shouldn't keep you from getting every penny you're entitled to. |
Inc.
March 2006 |
Red Flags There's no surefire way to avoid being audited, but there are red flags to watch for. Here are six big ones. |
Entrepreneur
July 2005
Julie Monahan |
Scared Straight The IRS is threatening to conduct more audits of individuals and businesses. Should your company be worried? |
Entrepreneur
June 2004
Julie Monahan |
Here's a Tip Want good tax advice? You might not find it at the IRS. |
AskMen.com
Terence Channon |
Tax Myths These common tax myths will only lead to time-consuming research, and perhaps a higher tax bill instead of a hefty return. |
Financial Advisor
October 2004
Michael E. Kitces |
New IRS Guidance On Car Donations When IRS Publication 4303 is followed correctly, you (or the client you advise) can be confident in your tax deduction---and mistakes will virtually ensure that an IRS audit will be an even more unpleasant experience than it already is. |
Entrepreneur
June 2006
Jennifer Pellet |
Nothing to See Tips for avoiding the harsh gaze of the IRS -- especially for small businesses and the self-employed. |
The Motley Fool
December 18, 2006
Dan Caplinger |
IRS Targeting Small Businesses The IRS is threatening close scrutiny of unincorporated businesses. One likely reason why the IRS wants to crack down on unincorporated businesses is because there are substantial amounts of potential lost revenue involved. |
AFP eWire
October 15, 2007 |
Taxpayers Still Taking Unsubstantiated Deductions for Vehicle Contributions The U.S. Treasury Department estimates that over 100,000 individuals claimed unsubstantiated motor vehicle donations totaling more than $200 million in 2005. |
Investment Advisor
April 2008 |
Cost Segregation Audit Techniques Guide Here is a link to the IRS website which explains the principal elements of an IRS cost segregation study. |
The Motley Fool
December 12, 2006
Mary Dalrymple |
Tax Refund Delays Ahead Late tax law changes may delay refunds for very early filers. |
The Motley Fool
January 18, 2007
Roy Lewis |
No Early Filing for Some Taxpayers Changes made late in the year may affect your tax filing. Where is the hang-up? The state and local sales tax deduction... The higher education tuition and fees deduction... The qualified educator deduction... |
The Motley Fool
October 13, 2006
Roy Lewis |
Surviving an IRS Audit It's the audit season, and some of you will have the unfortunate and uncomfortable experience of having a prior-year tax return reviewed by the folks at the IRS. Here are simple steps to help you endure an auditor's scrutiny. |
AskMen.com
Dan Carter |
8 Worthwhile Tax Deductions You Don't Know About Using itemized tax deductions to your benefit. |
The Motley Fool
February 1, 2008
Roy Lewis |
4 Tips to Make Your Tax Season Easier Read on for some advice about rebates, patches, and audits to make your tax season a little less complicated. |
AskMen.com
Michael Estrin |
8 More Tax Tips Spending a few hours on your taxes can be well worth your time. Don't overlook these deduction possibilities: sales taxes, non-cash donations, IRA contributions, worthless stock, miscellaneous deductions, FICA overpayment, amended returns, and casualty deductions. |
CFO
March 1, 2012
Marielle Segarra |
IRS Kills Tax Reg Small business wins reprieve on credit-card rule. |
Financial Planning
July 1, 2005
Julian Block |
Making Amends Nearly 4 million Americans will file an amended tax return this year. Your financial planning clients might be among them. Here are some filing tips. |
CFO
January 1, 2006
Kris Frieswick |
Crackdown The IRS is taking a tough line on corporate tax cheats. According to commissioner Mark Everson, combating abusive tax shelters will remain a top priority for the IRS in 2006. In view of this, some companies are girding for battle. |
The Motley Fool
August 5, 2005
Roy Lewis |
S-Corporations, Beware! The IRS recently announced the launch of a study to assess the reporting compliance of S-Corporations, entities that pass through their income and deductions to their corporate shareholders. |
The Motley Fool
April 10, 2007
Mary Dalrymple |
Don't Let Tax Panic Rule Your World Here are some last-minute tax reminders for the procrastinators among us. |
The Motley Fool
February 13, 2004
Roy Lewis |
IRS: e-Everything! A visit to the IRS website can make your tax life a little bit easier. |
Inc.
July 1, 2003
Rod Kurtz |
The IRS Goes Fishin' This summer's company outing could get you in trouble with the Internal Revenue Service, which is already planning to audit more small businesses. |
The Motley Fool
April 2, 2007
Elizabeth Brokamp |
Should You File Online? The IRS desperately wants you to file your taxes electronically. Why? Find out the downsides of filing your taxes online. |
Investment Advisor
August 2007
Les Witmer |
Closing the Gap How the IRS is improving compliance to close the tax gap. |
The Motley Fool
February 19, 2004
Selena Maranjian |
10 Tax Tips Be smart about your taxes and save big bucks. Get a little tax info under your belt and you may be able to save some big bucks, plus decrease your odds of getting audited. One good tip is simply to submit a neat return -- sloppy ones may be more likely to get audited. |
Inc.
March 2006 |
What to Ask Your Accountant The right tax preparer can make all the difference. Here are four key questions to ask before tax time rolls around. |
AFP eWire
April 5, 2004 |
E-Filing for Charities Now a Reality After years of work by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the nonprofit sector can finally file its 990/990EZ forms electronically. |
Foundation News & Commentary
Jul/Aug 2005
Andras Kosaras |
Thinking About an Audit? Read This First What kinds of grantmakers get audits and how should a foundation choose an auditor if it opts for this process? |
Entrepreneur
January 2006
Crystal Detamore-Rodman |
Focus on Finances S corps are coming under closer tax scrutiny. How will it affect you? |
BusinessWeek
May 20, 2010
Ryan Donmoyer |
IRS Seeks a Road Map to Aggressive Deductions Companies fear the proposed rule will trigger more audits |
On Wall Street
August 1, 2009
Bill Fleming |
Bank Account Xenophobia: U.S. Reporting of Foreign Accounts The foreign account filing form and instructions were extensively revised late last year. The new instructions caused so much confusion that the IRS posted a series of questions and answers on its website in May. |
CFO
February 1, 2005 |
Ten Questions for Charles O. Rossotti Former IRS commissioner Charles O. Rossotti has a tough assignment: advising President Bush on how to overhaul the tax code. |
Entrepreneur
May 2007
Carol Tice |
You've Got People These IRS offices have staff ready to stand up for you. |
Investment Advisor
November 2007
Les Witmer |
Not-Quite-Final Exams Now is a good time for tax advisors, and financial planners who work with tax advisors on behalf of their clients, to review and understand some of the post-filing functions of the IRS, particularly those activities relating to appeals and examinations, that can impact clients throughout the year. |
Inc.
April 2005
Alison Stein Wellner |
John Menard's Tax Crackup It's every entrepreneur's dream to hit it big. But when you finally strike it rich don't overpay yourself, or you might find yourself facing IRS scrutiny -- especially since the agency recently said it will step up small-business audits and enforcements. Menard Inc., the home improvement chain, serves as an example. |
Entrepreneur
May 2004
Joan Szabo |
Hangin' Tough Look sharp--the IRS is beefing up its enforcement tactics and cracking down on tax cheaters. |
CIO
April 1, 2001
Elana Varon |
The Taxman's Burden The IRS has tried---and failed---to modernize twice before. Now it's taking another swing. Will it be a hit or three strikes and yer out? |
The Motley Fool
March 1, 2004
Selena Maranjian |
How to Find a Tax Pro Here are some tips to help you find a good tax perfessional. First off, ask for referrals from people whose business savvy you respect. Any accountant can buy advertising, but she can't buy satisfied clients. |
AFP eWire
January 14, 2008 |
Some Fundraising Concerns Addressed in New Form 990 The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released a redesigned version of the Form 990 in late 2007 that addresses many of the concerns raised by fundraising organizations. |
InternetNews
April 5, 2007
Roy Mark |
IRS Audits Self Into Data-Theft Hot Seat New audit finds IRS with 500 missing or stolen laptops, some with unencrypted taxpayer confidential information. |
