Audits are still rare, especially totally random ones. However, you should consider a few things that will minimize the chances that your tax return is pulled out of the stack. We found a great article: Avoiding an Income Tax Audit!
If you still fill in your return by hand, make sure it is neat and that you check your math. Believe it or not, silly math errors are still the major source of errors found on tax returns! Of course, if you use an online program or software, you should avoid most of these problems.
Have some documentation or justification for deductions. If you do get audited, you do not have to suffer if you can back up any statements you made with documentation. Likewise, understand the deductions you take. Their is a difference between a home office and home storace deduction for home business, for instance. Do you know which one to take?
Go ahead and file away. The odds are with you, especially if you take a bit of care to file properly.
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