Why the Self-Employed Are Audit Targets
Because the IRS claims that most tax cheats are in the ranks of the self-employed, the self-employed are more likely to get audited than regular employees. If you are self-employed, stick to these two rules, at a minimum, to avoid trouble in case you are audited: Claim all of your income, and don't take deductions for items you didn't have to pay for. Here are some more commonsense business practices that will keep you out of trouble.
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