Tax Audit Risk Assessment Calculator
Estimate your likelihood of IRS audit based on return characteristics.
Audit Risk Assessment
Audit Probability:0.41%
Risk Level:Above Average
vs Average:0.0x
Average audit rate: 20.00%. Your risk: 0.0 times average.
Risk Factor Analysis
Income:$ 150000
Base Rate:0.25%
Multiplier:1.66x
Charitable Ratio:3.3%
Preparer:software
Each risk factor multiplies audit probability. Professional preparer reduces risk.
Audit Statistics
• Overall audit rate: ~0.2%
• Income >$1M: ~2%
• Income >$500k: ~0.5%
• Schedule C returns: higher risk
• 1099 mismatch: automatic flag
• Prior audit: 2x scrutiny
IRS uses DIF scoring to select returns. Certain patterns trigger review.
Audit Risk Key Points
- High income increases risk
- Schedule C losses flagged
- Home office requires proof
- Charitable >10% reviewed
- 1099 mismatch automatic
- Prior audit increases risk
- Foreign accounts: FBAR
- Crypto transactions flagged
- CPA reduces error risk
- Keep documentation ready