What Type of Audit (Office, Field or Correspondence) Is Demonstrated

question 40

Essay

What type of audit (office, field or correspondence) is demonstrated in the following examples?
a. An IRS agent views Microsoft's books and records at the Microsoft headquarters.
b. Susie receives a letter from the IRS asking her to provide documentation to support her charitable contributions on her tax return filed in the prior year.
c. Mr. and Mrs. John Doe are asked to bring their supporting documents to the downtown IRS office so that an IRS agent may review their tax return which was filed 2 years ago.

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Definitions:

Machismo

A cultural ideal that emphasizes male dominance, strength, and virility, often associated with Latin American cultures but not exclusive to them.

Bravado

A display of boldness or swagger intended to impress or intimidate, often without the intention or ability to follow through.

Responsibility

The state or fact of being accountable or to blame for something, holding a duty to deal with tasks or care for someone.

Power Distant Cultures

Societies that maintain a significant level of inequality in power distribution among their members, often accepting hierarchical relationships as a cultural norm.