Will a State Tax Audit Trigger a Federal IRS Audit?
Just got a letter from my state tax department saying they're auditing my 2022 returns. Now I'm freaking out wondering if the IRS is gonna come after me too. Does anyone know if state audits automatically trigger federal audits? Really need some answers here cause I'm stressing.
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Ryan Young
Tax professional here - State and federal audits aren't automatically linked, but they do share information. If your state finds significant discrepancies, they may notify the IRS. However, the IRS decides independently whether to conduct their own audit. The best approach is to be thorough and accurate with your state audit documentation, as this could help prevent federal scrutiny.
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Sophia Clark
•This happened to me last year. State found nothing wrong but the IRS still came knocking 6 months later 🙄
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Ryan Young
•Yes, the IRS can initiate an audit regardless of state findings. It's all about their own risk assessment.
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Joshua Wood
been thru both state and federal audits...trust me its not fun lol. Get everything organized now just in case 👀
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Justin Evans
Depends on what they find tbh. My friend got audited by NY state and nothing happened with federal. But def keep good records!
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Samantha Hall
•thx that makes me feel a little better ngl
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Emily Parker
ur probably fine fam. just dont ignore the state audit or ur definitely asking for trouble 💯
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Ezra Collins
anybody know how long these state audits usually take? im in the same boat rn
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Joshua Wood
•Mine took like 3 months start to finish. But I've heard horror stories of them taking way longer
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Ezra Collins
•ugh thats what im afraid of ðŸ˜
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Gabrielle Dubois
I went through this exact situation a few years ago! State audit doesn't automatically mean federal will follow, but there is some information sharing between agencies. The key is to handle your state audit professionally and thoroughly - keep detailed records, respond promptly to requests, and be completely honest. In my case, the state audit found a small error in my favor and the IRS never got involved. Don't panic, but definitely take it seriously and consider getting professional help if the amounts are significant.
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