tax audit

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Federal income tax is a tax levied by the United States government on the annual earnings of individuals, corporations, trusts, and other legal entities. It is calculated based on income levels and is used to fund various federal programs and services. 

Federal audit or IRS Audit is the legitimacy of your taxes and proof of what was submitted to the IRS. 

State audits focus on state tax returns and are performed by the state's Department of Revenue. Although state and federal tax returns are typically prepared simultaneously, it's possible to have issues with one and not the other. 

Federal audits focus on federal tax returns and are performed by the IRS. 

State audits focus on state tax returns and are performed by a state’s Department of Revenue.