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I’m Being Audited And Don’t Have Receipts Chicago Illinois

Updated July 27, 2015   I’m Being Audited And Don’t Have Receipts Chicago Illinois   You should have changed accountants a long time ago, because a good accountant never would have allowed this to occur.   Proper documentation can be a real...

IRS Audit Process Chicago Illinois

Updated July 27, 2015   IRS Audit Process Chicago Illinois   By definition, an Audit is an examination of claims. The numbers that are put on the ST-1 or Sales and Use Return are claims. Example: We claim that we had $100,000 in receipts, of which $50,000...

IRS Examination Process Chicago Illinois

Updated July 27, 2015   IRS Examination Process Chicago Illinois   Although every IRS Audit is a little bit different, they all have common elements.   It begins when they send out a letter that basically does six things: Informs you of the examination...

IRS Audit Selection Process Chicago Illinois

Updated August 13, 2015   IRS Audit Selection Process Chicago Illinois   So your business has been selected for audit by The IRS. What do you do now?   Call or e-mail one of our specialists today.   Don’t panic. The Service is only doing its...

What is a Sales Tax Audit Chicago Illinois

Updated August 13, 2015   What is a Sales Tax Audit Chicago Illinois   By definition, an Audit is an examination of claims. The numbers that are put on the ST-1 or Sales and Use Return are claims.   Example:   We claim that we had $100,000 in...