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Want to Find Out What IRS Auditors Know About Your Industry?

Want to Find Out What IRS Auditors Know About Your Industry?

To prepare for a business audit, an IRS examiner generally researches the specific industry and issues on the taxpayer’s return. Examiners may use IRS Audit Techniques Guides (ATGs). A little-known secret is that these guides are available to the public on the IRS website. In other words, your business can use the same guides to gain insight into what the IRS is looking for in terms of compliance with tax laws and regulations.

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The Rise of Check Kiting and Other Check Fraud

The Rise of Check Kiting and Other Check Fraud

While the use of paper checks has greatly diminished, thieves still view them as a source for stealing revenue. In fact, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network warns that many thieves are returning to old-fashioned financial theft, using paper checks. That’s one reason why the U.S. Postal Service urges us to not send checks through the mail, where they may be vulnerable.

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