Summary
If your expenses are legitimate and authorised by your employers, then there is no sense in not claiming your expenses. If you tithe and have your cancelled checks to prove that you did tithe or a receipt from the church or institution what's to stop you from claiming the deductions. But many people are still afraid to claim their legitimate expenses. We move about in our daily lives and as we do expenses are created, if you are unsure of what is deductible, just keep your receipts or a log showing all your expenses and show them to your tax accountant when you are ready to file. You can lessen the chances for an audit by putting a little extra attention into preparing your return. And if you do face an audit, you can keep the damage to the minimum, by preparing careful documentation.
* Are you taking a deduction for a charitable donation that isn't in line with the income you've reported? Don't do it. If you donate more than $500 of goods (not counting cash) to charities. Keep good records supporting your donations. If you are following the guidelines and have supporting documentation for your deductions (stored with your copy of the tax return), you don't have to avoid taking a legitimate deduction, even if it might stand out on your return. You might even consider attaching a copy of the receipt or other supporting documentation right to the return. If the documentation appears legitimate, the IRS may pass up examination of your deduction.See the full content of this document
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Trying to Avoid Auditing
ALMOST EVERY taxpayer is afraid of getting audited by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or their respective state department. It can be so frightening that many people in fear withhold their qualified deductions just to avoid any scru...
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