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How far back can the IRS audit?

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On the other hand, complex tax returns are also harder to audit and require people to manually review them. Earned Income Tax Credit Low-income earners (making less than $25,000 per year) that also claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) are five times more likely to be audited than everyone else.

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How far back can the IRS audit?

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On the other hand, complex tax returns are also harder to audit and require people to manually review them. Earned Income Tax Credit Low-income earners (making less than $25,000 per year) that also claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) are five times more likely to be audited than everyone else.

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Commingling Funds: How to Address the Problem and Avoid It in the Future

inDinero Tax Tips

One of the most common problems for startup founders is the commingling of funds: when you pay for personal transactions from a business account, or visa versa. You’ll reimburse yourself if you’ve used personal accounts to pay for business expenses. This process will result in taxable income to the shareholder.

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20 Essential Tax Facts for Small Business Owners

Ronika Khanna CPA,CA

Ongoing subscriptions like dropbox, google, Quickbooks, etc (assuming they are used for business) and business publications If you belong to a professional or industry organization, these would be deductible as long as they directly relate to your business. Meals and entertainment in which business was discussed.

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What Unincorporated Small Business Owners Need to Know about Filing Their Taxes

Ronika Khanna CPA,CA

This can seem onerous, but understanding what needs to be done, and when, can significantly help reduce the stress and ensure that the tax filing process is smooth and straightforward. If you do have business income, then you are required to declare your business income on a tax return.

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HMRC Business Enquiry/ HMRC Corporate Enquiry

Accounting Insight

Armed with huge volumes of business accounting records, HMRC will identify tax risks for pursuit. It typically organises itself internally by creating an action plan, which the various specialists feed into, again e.g., CT, VAT, PAYE and income tax related queries.