an audit
Tax return loans are when an individual borrows an amount of money against their tax return.
There are essentially two ways your return could be selected for examination. One is the infamous "Red Flags". These are not printed anywhere but when the tax returns have very high expenses without corresponding income that is a Red Flag. Tax returns claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit that show someone earning just enough Self Employment Income that allows the filer to get the maximum amount of EITC is a Red Flag. That sort of thing. However, the MAJORITY of tax returns selected for examination are through the Differentiation process. All tax returns filed are compared against some "models" of returns on file on the Cray Supercomputers at the IRS Computing Centers. How "different" a return is from the model results in a "Differentation Score" commonly referred to as the Dif Score. A Dif Score above a secret number level qualifies a return to be eligible for examination. Then it's just a matter of "luck" whether the computer will select your return from amongst the millions of others eligible for examination.
There are essentially two ways your return could be selected for examination. One is the infamous "Red Flags". These are not printed anywhere but when the tax returns have very high expenses without corresponding income that is a Red Flag. Tax returns claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit that show someone earning just enough Self Employment Income that allows the filer to get the maximum amount of EITC is a Red Flag. That sort of thing. However, the MAJORITY of tax returns selected for examination are through the Differentiation process. All tax returns filed are compared against some "models" of returns on file on the Cray Supercomputers at the IRS Computing Centers. How "different" a return is from the model results in a "Differentation Score" commonly referred to as the Dif Score. A Dif Score above a secret number level qualifies a return to be eligible for examination. Then it's just a matter of "luck" whether the computer will select your return from amongst the millions of others eligible for examination.
If you have filed a tax return but you then realize that your return is inaccurate in some way and you wish to correct the inaccuracy, you can file a revised tax return which would be called an amended tax return.
Yes, you can amend your state tax return separately from your federal tax return.
No, when filing for the federal income tax return, you do not attach the Schedule A for the state income tax return.
That question is not on your tax return.
No, you do not send your W2 with your tax return.
An IRS examination, commonly known as an audit, is a review or investigation of an individual's or business's tax return by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to ensure accuracy and compliance with tax laws. During this process, the IRS may request additional documentation or information to verify income, deductions, and credits reported on the return. Examinations can be conducted through correspondence, in-person meetings, or field visits, depending on the complexity of the case. The goal is to identify discrepancies and ensure that taxpayers are meeting their tax obligations.
status on tax return
E-tax returns
An income tax return must be filed by anyone eligible for a tax refund.