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EPISODE · May 22, 2026 · 12 MIN

How to Avoid an IRS Audit: Red Flags, Triggers, and Protection Strategies

from The Dental CPA Show · host Kingsley Ifedi, CPA

💼 Work With Me & My Team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book Free Introduction Call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: [email protected]📝 Episode Summary In this episode, a CPA explains what really triggers an IRS audit and why it usually comes down to your numbers, patterns, and proof. You’ll learn common red flags like mismatched income, excessive deductions, losses, and filing errors, plus why documentation is the most important factor in protecting yourself. The episode also breaks down common audit myths and shares simple steps to reduce risk, keep clean books, and stay prepared if the IRS ever asks questions.🎁 Free Downloads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE - Tax Strategies eBook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🛠️ Tools I Use & Recommend (includes my special discounts)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ADP (Payroll)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gusto (Payroll)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quickbooks Online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🧰 Useful Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elect S-Corp (Fax IRS Form 2553)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get a Free EIN (IRS)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pay Federal Estimated Taxes (IRS)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⚠️ DisclaimerThis podcast is for educational purposes only and doesn’t create a CPA-client relationship. Tax outcomes depend on your facts, income, and state rules. Always consult your tax professional before implementing strategies.#IRSAudit #TaxTips #TaxPlanning #CPA #SmallBusiness #TaxStrategy #FinanceTips

💼 Work With Me & My Team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book Free Introduction Call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: [email protected]📝 Episode Summary In this episode, a CPA explains what really triggers an IRS audit and why it usually comes down to your numbers, patterns, and proof. You’ll learn common red flags like mismatched income, excessive deductions, losses, and filing errors, plus why documentation is the most important factor in protecting yourself. The episode also breaks down common audit myths and shares simple steps to reduce risk, keep clean books, and stay prepared if the IRS ever asks questions.🎁 Free Downloads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE - Tax Strategies eBook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🛠️ Tools I Use & Recommend (includes my special discounts)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ADP (Payroll)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gusto (Payroll)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quickbooks Online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🧰 Useful Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elect S-Corp (Fax IRS Form 2553)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get a Free EIN (IRS)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pay Federal Estimated Taxes (IRS)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⚠️ DisclaimerThis podcast is for educational purposes only and doesn’t create a CPA-client relationship. Tax outcomes depend on your facts, income, and state rules. Always consult your tax professional before implementing strategies.#IRSAudit #TaxTips #TaxPlanning #CPA #SmallBusiness #TaxStrategy #FinanceTips

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