MCGRAW-HILL'S TAX.OF INDIV.+BUS.2020
MCGRAW-HILL'S TAX.OF INDIV.+BUS.2020
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ISBN: 9781259969614
Author: SPILKER
Publisher: MCG
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Name three factors that determine whether a taxpayer is required to file a tax return.

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Tax Return Audit: As the federal tax system is based on self-assessment that requires the taxpayers to estimate and pay their tax correctly within the due date, the IRS uses five general methods of audit to ensure if the taxpayers’ are doing proper self-assessment of their tax obligations.

Name three factors that determine whether a taxpayer is required to file a tax return:

The following factor determines whether a taxpayer is required to file a tax return:

  • Filing status (Such as single, married filing joint) of the taxpayer,
  • Age of the taxpayer, and
  • The gross income of the taxpayer.

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