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Questions You May Still Have After Filing Your Tax Return

RogerRossmeisl

If you’ve successfully filed your 2022 tax return with the IRS, you may think you’re done with taxes for another year. But some questions may still crop up about the return. Which tax records can you throw away now? Here are brief answers to three questions that we’re frequently asked at this time of year.

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Issues to Consider After Your File Your Tax Return

RogerRossmeisl

The tax filing deadline for 2021 has passed. Now that your tax return has been successfully filed with the IRS, there may still be some issues to bear in mind. You can throw some tax records away now You should hang onto tax records related to your return for as long as the IRS can audit your return or assess additional taxes.

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Sales Tax Horror Stories: Audits

TaxConnex

Know what word in sales tax also has five letters? Few issues in the area of tax are more terrifying than this kind of exam from a tax authority. Sales tax audits can certainly become nightmares – but they can be handled, too, with the right steps, allowing you and your business to move forward. Read the notice.

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Paperwork You Can Toss After Filing Your Tax Return

RogerRossmeisl

Once you file your 2022 tax return, you may wonder what personal tax papers you can throw away and how long you should retain certain records. You may have to produce those records if the IRS audits your return or seeks to assess tax. It’s a good idea to keep the actual returns indefinitely.

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Scrupulous Records and Legitimate Business Expenses are the Key to Less Painful IRS Audits

RogerRossmeisl

Specifically, you should carefully record expenses to claim all the tax deductions to which you’re entitled. And you want to make sure you can defend the amounts reported on your tax returns in case you’re ever audited by the IRS. But there are strict rules when it comes to deducting legitimate expenses for tax purposes.

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Navigating EDD Tax Audits: The Benefits of Professional Representation

MyIRSRelief

Tax audits can be a daunting experience for any taxpayer, and when it comes to the Employment Development Department (EDD) audits, the stakes can be particularly high. The EDD is responsible for administering unemployment and disability insurance, payroll tax collection, and job training/workforce services in California.

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Keeping Meticulous Records is the Key to Tax Deductions and Painless IRS Audits

RogerRossmeisl

Specifically, you should carefully record your expenses in order to claim all of the tax deductions to which you’re entitled. And you want to make sure you can defend the amounts reported on your tax returns in case you’re ever audited by the IRS. Be aware that there’s no one way to keep business records. Here are two.

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