Preparing for a Tax Audit
Provider: Becker Professional Education
Length: 132
Taxes
2.5 CPE Credits
Basic
QAS self study
Financial Planning, IRS EA Federal Taxation
<p>This course will be an overview of:</p>
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<li>IRS Audit Overview – Types of audits (correspondence, office, field), selection criteria, and taxpayer rights</li>
<li>Documentation & Records – Required materials for individuals (W-2s, 1099s, receipts) and businesses (financial statements, contracts, payroll records)</li>
<li>Preparation Strategies – Reconciling books to returns, organizing records, mock audits, and IRS Audit Techniques Guides</li>
<li>Outcomes & Next Steps – Audit results, appeals (IRS Appeals Office, Tax Court, mediation), payment arrangements, and preventive measures to reduce audit risk</li>
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