Paying income taxes is part of life in the United States. Even those who only have part-time jobs are generally required to contribute to federal and state tax programs. Once a year, taxpayers need to file a tax return reporting their income and household...
Audits
Are you at increased risk of a tax audit this year?
Filing your taxes is an annual obligation, likely even with you have barely earned any money. If you are an independent contractor, you may also have to spend quarterly estimated tax payments in addition to filing an annual return. Small mistakes can put anyone at...
3 common IRS audit triggers
The word "audit" strikes a fear in many taxpayers in Georgia and throughout the country, but the chances of an audit remain low at .04% out of all tax returns. Sometimes, the IRS checks for accuracy and fraud if the organization suspects it. However, one error on a...
Tips for avoiding audits after moving
Moving to Georgia may help to save money on income and other types of taxes. However, it is critical to establish residency in the state if you wish to take advantage of its tax rules. If you are considered a resident of another state, you may be required to file a...
Tax audits vary greatly in seriousness
Opening the mailbox and seeing something from the Internal Revenue Service can make your heart stop. Many letters that the IRS sends are fairly troublesome news. These include things like adjustments to your taxes that lead to you owing money and audit notices. For...
Situations that could trigger an audit for your business
Even when people know they have done nothing wrong on their taxes, they usually want to do everything they can to avoid an audit by the Internal Revenue Service. Georgia business owners may be able to take some precautions to reduce the likelihood that they will be...
IRS tax audit mistakes to avoid
Many taxpayers in Georgia will experience an IRS audit in their lifetime. An audit means the IRS has rejected the return for a reason, such as suspicions about income or errors. An audit notice naturally causes panic, but taxpayers shouldn't be so hasty as to make...
What to know about IRS audits
Tax audits might happen in Georgia due to suspicions of tax fraud, such as for deductions, or errors. In these situations, the IRS may contact the taxpayer to get an explanation. If the IRS is still suspicious, it will send out an audit notice. There are several types...
Common audit myths
Millions of Americans in Georgia and the rest of the United States are concerned about the risk of tax audits. However, there are several myths surrounding audits. While many filers may fear a sense of dread about being audited, only a fraction may actually be...
What to know about claiming a child as a dependent
Parents in Georgia and throughout the country who share custody of their children may be unsure as to who gets to claim them as a dependent. While taxpayers aren't allowed to obtain exemptions for their dependents until at least 2025, dependent tax credits are still...
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