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The IRS Is Watching: 5 Red Flags That Could Trigger an Audit

The article from Investopedia outlines several red flags that might trigger an IRS audit. Key points include: discrepancies between reported income and W-2 or 1099 forms, claiming unusually high deductions or losses relative to income, especially in categories like home office or charitable contributions; engaging in cash-intensive businesses like restaurants or bars where income can be underreported; failing to report all income, including foreign accounts or cryptocurrency transactions; claiming 100% business use of a vehicle; and having a high income which statistically increases audit likelihood. Additionally, the article mentions that certain types of income or deductions, like those from rental properties or self-employment, are more scrutinized. The IRS uses algorithms and random selection to decide which returns to audit, but these red flags significantly increase the chances of an audit.

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