What are IDOR's standard audit methods and procedures?
- the procedures you used to figure your tax base;
- any exemptions and deductions you claimed; and
- the overall accuracy of tax returns you filed.
- How does the department select taxpayers for audit?
- How long does an audit take and where does it usually occur?
- What are my rights during an audit?
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The methods and procedures used in an audit will vary because of the different tax types. In general, sales and excise tax auditing methods and procedures will include testing and detailed reviews of source documents and general ledger accounts. Similarly, income tax auditing methods and procedures include detailed reviews of federal or consolidated returns and associated schedules, in comparison to the returns and schedules filed for Illinois purposes.
Methods and procedures also vary because of the many business categories that exist. For example, the methods used in a sales tax audit for a flower shop would be different from the methods used in a sales tax audit of a manufacturer. Even though both businesses may be undergoing a sales tax audit, the way of doing business is different for both businesses; therefore, the methods of reviewing the records of the business will be different.
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