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1. 5 Ways to Avoid
a Tax Audit
There is no way to 100% protect
yourself from an audit, but there are
things you can do to lower your chances.
Here are some examples:

2. Don't Leave Out Information
The IRS gets copies of 1099 forms and other forms that detail every bit
of income you receive. IRS systems crosscheck those figures with what
you report on your tax return. Discrepancies or missing information
can trigger a tax audit.

3. Don't Be Extreme
If you claim an abnormally high deduction such as for donations for
charity or expenses for your home office, don’t be surprised if the IRS
wants to take a closer look and make sure it's legit.

4. Don't be Unorganized
If your return is illegible to both the people and the processing systems
at the IRS, the IRS will come back to you with questions.

5. Don't Make Simple Errors
You don’t want to catch the IRS' attention because your math in some
section doesn't add up, or because you accidentally left out your Social
Security number.

6. Don't think it's OK to not file a return
Even if you have no income, you need to file a return, showing that.
But be aware that reporting no income will increase your odds of being
audited. In 2014, about 5.3% of returns with no income were audited.

7. To Learn More
Visit
www.reliancetaxgroup.com
Or Call
(877) 597-0153
Work Cited: Maranjian, Selena. “The Tax Audit: 5 Ways to Avoid It.” The Motley Fool. The Motley Fool, 7 March 2016.
Web. 6 April 2016. <http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2016/03/07/the-tax-audit-5-ways-to-avoid-it.aspx>