An audit is an official review of tax filings. Those who believe they are the subject of an audit likely have a lot of questions. Some of the more common are discussed below. How will I know if the audit is an official tax audit? Be wary of a text message, email, or...
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3 tips to establish residency in Florida for tax purposes
It is no surprise that residents of high-income tax states are choosing to relocate to other locations that have little to no income tax. Those who choose to take the plunge can find themselves saving thousands in tax obligations. But there is a catch: the state...
Key NY tax ruling provides guidance on vacation homes as permanent place of abode
New York taxing authorities have a reputation for coming down hard on those who try to get out of state income tax obligations. The taxing authorities will investigate anyone they believe falsely claims not to live in the state and if they find the taxpayer does meet...
Did the IRS wrongly target subjects of recent audit wave?
Is the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) impartial? That question is currently circulating in Washington and throughout the country. The question was fueled by the recent audit selection of two high ranking government officials who spoke out against former President...
Will the IRS target high earners for audits in 2022?
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has stated that it wants to increase its focus on high-income taxpayers. Thus far, it appears they are following through. The IRS recently released its Data Book, a publication that provides information on the tax audit rate for...
I just got a New York tax audit, but I do not live there anymore. What should I do?
There is a common belief that if we spend more than half of the year in one state, we can claim that state as our residence for state tax purposes. Unfortunately, tax residence in the eyes of state taxing authorities is not nearly as simple. Some states are worse than...
Feds continue aggressive prosecution for COVID related fraud
The federal government has taken an aggressive approach against those it believes abuse pandemic related relief programs. To extend the federal government’s reach when it comes to enforcing these measures, President Joseph Biden recently agreed to two recent changes....
Will the IRS get billions to increase enforcement efforts? 3 things to know.
One of the goals of the Inflation Reduction Act is to set aside $79.6 billion for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to use over the next decade. The proposal sets aside the majority of these funds for enforcement efforts. But what should taxpayers know about this...
How does the IRS find high-income non-filers?
The Treasure Inspector General for Tax Administration reports that the government has failed to collect over $37 billion in taxes from high-income non-filers. With numbers this high it is no surprise the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is taking the issue seriously. In...
Will NY state authorities go after employers with out of state workers?
The pandemic came with a lot of negatives — but there were some positives, too. Families spent more time together and businesses ironed out their ability to function without needing all their workers in house. This led to increased flexibility and set the stage for a...