Identify a Profile for a Taxpayer Who Is More Likely

question 34

Essay

Identify a profile for a taxpayer who is more likely than the national average to be audited by the IRS.

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Definitions:

Indirect Method

The indirect method is a way of calculating cash flow from operating activities for the cash flow statement by adjusting net income for changes in non-cash accounts.

Operating Activities

The day-to-day actions that are involved in running a business, such as selling products, managing costs, and paying employees.

Depreciation Expense

The allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its expected useful life to account for the loss of value over time.

Net Loss

This is the amount by which a company's total expenses exceed its total revenues, indicating that the business has spent more than it has earned during a specific period.