Tax Audit Process 2025

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The document outlines the tax audit process conducted by the Chicago Department of Finance, detailing how businesses are selected for audits, the responsibilities of taxpayers, and the steps involved in the audit process. It includes guidelines for record retention, taxpayer obligations to produce documents, and describes various sampling methods used during audits. The document also explains the procedures for closing conferences, settlement processes for disputes, and provides information on taxpayer evaluations post-audit.

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What are the 7 steps in the audit process?

Audit Process Selection. Planning. Notification. Entrance Conference. Auditee Meetings. Audit Program. Scope Meeting. Fieldwork.

What is the process of tax audit?

The tax audit process entails an examination of tax returns, accounting records, and other financial documents by a tax authority, with the broad goal of verifying the accuracy of a companys tax payments.

Am I in trouble if I get audited?

No. An audit is not a criminal proceeding. Youre not being charged with a crime. You made a mistake, the IRS found the mistake. You had the ability to refute the charge or agree to it. Still no crime so youre not a felon or a criminal if any type.

How long does it take for a tax audit?

Some IRS audits require you or your representative to meet with an agent in-person, at an IRS office. Office audits are usually initiated within one year of when you file your federal tax return and can take roughly 3-6 months to complete.

What to expect during a tax audit?

When conducting your audit, we will ask you to present certain documents that support the income, credits or deductions you claimed on your return. You would have used all of these documents to prepare your return. Therefore, the request should not require you to create something new.

What happens during a tax audit?

An IRS audit is a review/examination of an organizations or individuals books, accounts and financial records to ensure information reported on their tax return is reported correctly ing to the tax laws and to verify the reported amount of tax is correct.

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