Tax Audit in Lubbock, Texas

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Tax Audit Lawyers in Lubbock

An "audit" is an administrative proceeding in Lubbock, Texas whereby the IRS, or a local tax-collection agency looks at a person's (or business's) tax filings in more detail than they do in ordinary cases. This is normally done when the tax return has a suspicious discrepancy on it, or if the taxpayer was simply picked at random. It's not uncommon for tax authorities to conduct random audits, providing people with an incentive to be honest on their taxes, knowing that they could be audited at random.

In Lubbock, Texas, the process of a tax audit is typically not difficult. If you get a letter saying that you have been chosen for an audit, you should still take it seriously, however. The first thing you need to do is confirm that you are really being audited, because there are fraudsters who impersonate tax collectors, attempting to squeeze money out of innocent victims. When you receive such a letter, you should use the phone book or Internet to find the contact info for the government agency that the letter claims to be from, and contact them. Do not rely on any contact information provided in the letter, as it may direct you to the scammer, who will simply pretend to be a representative of the IRS.

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 Lubbock, Texas

A tax audit in Texas can be done for almost any reason at all

As mentioned above, an audit can happen simply because a person was chosen for an audit at random. If you are randomly chosen for a tax audit, and you have been straightforward and diligent in gathering your tax documents, it will probably be a quick, painless process, and you likely don't have anything to worry about.

On the other hand, some taxpayers in Lubbock, Texas 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 Lubbock, Texas 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 Lubbock, Texas Tax Lawyer Help?

If you find yourself being audited in Lubbock, Texas, 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.

However, there are times when an audit is conducted to investigate far more serious issues. If you find yourself facing allegations from the IRS of serious wrongdoing, and believe yourself to be innocent, you should obtain the advice of a Lubbock, Texas tax attorney immediately.

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Life in Lubbock

Lubbock is located in Lubbock County, Texas. It is specifically located in the north west region of the state. The 2010 census has reported its population to be 229,573 people. It is the eighty-seventh most populated city in the United States, and the eleventh most populated city in Texas.

It's nickname is "Hub City" because the city is seen as an education and health care hub of the South Plains region of Texas.

Interestingly, CNNMoney.com ranked it twelfth amongst the best places to start a small business. With Lubbock being a business-friendly area, naturally it has a strong legal force to support local businesses and residents. Therefore, residents and businesses do not have to travel far to receive excellent legal care!

Popular sites include the National Ranching Heritage Center, the Southwest Collection, Texas Tech University and the Museum of Texas Tech University.

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