How IRS Audits Really Begin and Why Ignoring March Letters Is a Costly Mistake

How IRS Audits Really Begin and Why Ignoring March Letters Is a Costly Mistake

How IRS Audits Really Begin and Why Ignoring March Letters Is a Costly MistakeSteve Perry
Published on: 05/03/2026

Correspondence audits begin with deadline driven letters. Ignoring them allows assessment, penalties, and interest to compound while procedural options narrow.

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Audit Myths vs Reality, What Actually Triggers IRS Scrutiny

Audit Myths vs Reality, What Actually Triggers IRS Scrutiny

Audit Myths vs Reality, What Actually Triggers IRS ScrutinySteve Perry
Published on: 04/03/2026

IRS audits begin with DIF scoring that measures statistical anomalies in income ratios. Documentation and timing determine outcomes, not fear.

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IRS Matching Programs Explained, How W-2s, 1099s and Crypto Reports Trigger Notices

IRS Matching Programs Explained, How W-2s, 1099s and Crypto Reports Trigger Notices

IRS Matching Programs Explained, How W-2s, 1099s and Crypto Reports Trigger NoticesSteve Perry
Published on: 03/03/2026

IRS matching compares W 2s, 1099s and reported proceeds to your return. AUR mismatches can trigger CP2000 proposals months later, including crypto activity.

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The 60 Day Deadline Mistake That Turns Routine Transactions Into Taxable Events

The 60 Day Deadline Mistake That Turns Routine Transactions Into Taxable Events

The 60 Day Deadline Mistake That Turns Routine Transactions Into Taxable EventsSteve Perry
Published on: 26/02/2026

The 60 day rule can turn routine transactions into taxable events if deadlines are missed. Learn how IRS timing rules determine classification and how to avoid costly mistakes.

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