Understanding the IRS DIF Score: What It Means for Your Taxes

IRS DIF score

IRS audits can be stressful. But have you ever wondered how the IRS decides who gets audited? Although it is sometimes random, the IRS generally uses a computer-generated score, called the IRS DIF score, before deciding whether to audit you. This score helps the IRS identify which tax returns may have errors or appear suspicious. […]

Why Do I Owe Federal Taxes? Understanding the Top Reasons

Latest Facts and News: The IRS processed over 168 million individual tax returns in 2023. The IRS has collected $1.3 billion from high-wealth tax dodgers since last fall. New IRS initiatives target high-income individuals who have failed to pay recognized tax debt. Why Do I Owe Federal Taxes? It’s a question no one wants to […]

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Joe Hopkins (CPA, MBA & Former CFO)

Joe has 30+ years as a Certified Public Accountant licensed in the State of Texas and solving IRS problems. Current member with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Texas Society of CPA’s (TSCPA), National Society of Accountants (NSA), Bachelor’s degree in accounting (BBA), Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) at Texas A&M Corpus Christi. Experience in a variety of industries as Controller, CFO and tax resolution issues for both business and personal tax cases.