The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) performs official audits of taxpayer tax returns together with their financial records through IRS audits. An audit conducts by the IRS serves two main functions: first to check reported numbers for accuracy and second to verify tax compliance with government laws. The IRS requires taxpayers to pay further taxes together with penalties and possibly interest if the audit finds contrasting information during its review process. <\/span> IRS audits exist to verify that taxpayers properly declare their tax obligations as well as their deductible amounts and taxable credits. The tax system stays strong because this auditing process stops tax fraud while helping taxpayers pay taxes correctly. <\/span> IRS programs perform three different audit tests according to their severity level:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The IRS initiates audits through multiple causes including those listed below: <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n When conducting an audit Internal Revenue Service agents require taxpayers to show records which prove information listed on their tax return files. The IRS demands taxpayers to present documents that support their tax return including receipts along with bank statements and payroll records and other essential documents. The IRS evaluates the provided records to establish if any changes need to be made to the tax return. The taxpayer becomes obliged to pay extra taxes with possible penalties and interest when discrepancies are detected. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n An audit stress can be minimized through the following steps taken by taxpayers: <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nPurpose of an IRS Audit<\/h3>\n
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\n\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nHow an IRS Audit is Triggered<\/h2>\n
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\n\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nWhat Happens During an IRS Audit?<\/h2>\n
Possible Outcomes of an IRS Audit<\/h3>\n
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\n\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nPreparing for an IRS Audit<\/h3>\n
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