Bryan Haarlander

Although those who have gone through an audit exam may disagree, auditors are human beings. Well, at least we have found that most of them are. Are you aware that the most important factor that may … [Read more...] about POSSIBLY THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR THAT WILL DETERMINE YOUR AUDIT ASSESSMENT

Vince Lombardi, when he coached the Green Bay Packers football team, was quoted as saying that “The best defense is a good offense”. If you are being audited by the IRS, you need a good offense to … [Read more...] about “AUDIT-PROOF” YOUR BUSINESS FROM IRS AUDITS? – Part 4

It finally happened . . . you received a notice in the mail from the IRS. After glancing furtively at the unopened envelope sitting on the corner of your desk for a few days or weeks, you finally … [Read more...] about “AUDIT-PROOF” YOUR BUSINESS FROM IRS AUDITS? – Part 3

Knowledge is power. If you understand why the IRS selected your business for an audit and what the auditor will examine when he/she reviews your books and records, you can minimize the proposed IRS … [Read more...] about “AUDIT PROOF” YOUR BUSINESS FROM IRS AUDITS – Part 2

According to the Associated Press, the Internal Revenue Service increased audits by nearly 11 percent from 2010 to 2011. Ouch! An IRS audit reverses the constitutional presumption of innocent until … [Read more...] about “AUDIT PROOF” YOUR BUSINESS FROM IRS AUDITS – Part 1

Federal law requires U.S. citizens and resident aliens to report any worldwide income, including income from foreign trusts and foreign bank and securities accounts. In many cases, affected taxpayers … [Read more...] about FOREIGN REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR U.S. CITIZENS AND RESIDENT ALIENS