The IRS is finding new ways to maximize revenue.
They'll start looking at individuals who pay a lot of interest but don't report a lot of income (or any income). You might deduct mortgage interest on your return, or your lender may report it to the IRS.
If you pay a lot in interest, the money has to come from somewhere. If you're not reporting sufficient income, either you've got the money sitting around or you're forgetting to include it on your return. IRS computers will check for red flags.
Read more about the IRS program at MarketWatch.
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