Tax Audit in Sheboygan, Wisconsin

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Tax Audit Lawyers in Sheboygan

A "tax audit" is a procedure in Sheboygan, Wisconsin where a taxpayer's tax return is investigated in detail, to ensure that everything on it is accurate. There are many different reasons why you might be audited, but it's normally because there is something suspicious about your tax return. This doesn't necessarily mean that you did anything wrong; it just means that the tax authorities aren't clear about what is going on with your financial situation, and want to investigate further to clear things up, and ensure that nothing illegal has happened.

The procedure of being audited in Sheboygan, Wisconsin is normally pretty simple. If and when the tax authorities decide to audit you, they'll send you a letter in the mail detailing what's about to happen. If you receive such a letter, it's extremely important that you make sure it's authentic. Sometimes, scam artists will send fake audit notices to people, claiming that they owe the government money. They will then collect their "taxes" and disappear. You should do an internet search for the name of the tax authority that the letter claims to represent, and call them to verify that you are being audited.

Once you receive the letter, and confirm its authenticity, you will have to meet with an auditor at the time and place mentioned in the letter, and subsequent communications with the auditor. The auditor will tell you what documents and records you need to bring to the meeting. They will then ask you some questions to clear up whatever discrepancy they found in your tax return.

Reasons For a Tax Audit in Sheboygan, Wisconsin

Tax Audits in Wisconsin can occur for a wide variety of different reasons.

As discussed earlier, tax audits can be conducted at random. Evidently, the government doesn't have the resources to audit every taxpayer under their jurisdiction. But, by conducting a considerable number of random audits each year, taxpayers are, in theory, discouraged from cheating on their taxes, because they know that they might be audited randomly. If you are chosen for a random audit, and have done everything right, you almost certainly have nothing to worry about.

On the other hand, some taxpayers in Sheboygan, Wisconsin are audited for a certain reason, rather than being drawn at random. If the tax authorities believe that you have underreported your income, that is a very recognized reason for a tax audit. For instance, if you claim on your tax return that you make ,000 per year, and, in the same year, purchase an expensive luxury item, the tax authorities will wonder where you got that extra money, and why you're not paying taxes on it.

Another frequent reason for tax audits in Sheboygan, Wisconsin is when a taxpayer claims a large number of deductions. A deduction is simply a legally-authorized subtraction from a person's taxable income. For instance, charitable donations can be deducted from one's income in the full amount of the donation. However, if a person claims a very large number of deductions, to the point that they claim little or no tax liability, the tax authorities are going to take a closer look.

How Can A Sheboygan, Wisconsin Tax Lawyer Help?

If you find yourself being audited in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and are certain that you have done everything right in preparing your taxes, then the audit will probably be over quickly, with no penalties imposed. In cases like this, if anything is found to be wrong with your tax return, it is likely the result of an honest mistake, and the auditor will be aware of this, and will probably give you an opportunity to correct your mistake, without suffering any penalties, with the possible exception of being made to pay interest on any back taxes you owe.

But, there are some tax audits that are far more complicated and serious than a tax return having a few more deductions than usual. If this is the situation you're in, you should contact a Sheboygan, Wisconsin tax attorney as soon as possible, to help make sure that your tax audit goes smoothly.

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Life in Sheboygan

Sheboygan is located in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. Per the 2010 census, the population is 49,288 people.

Popular sites include Above Beyond Children's Museum, Blue Harbor Resort, Bookworm Gardens, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan Municipal Auditorium and Armory, and Whistling Straits.

The city is also home to many small law offices that cater to the legal needs of local residents and businesses.

Popular residents include Ray Buivid, John Dittrich, Joe Hauser, Wesley Lau, George Sauer, Carl Schuette, and E.E. Smith.

Overall, the city is a wonderful place to visit and live!

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