PreParing What to exPect for an audit during an auditElectronic RecordsThe auditor will contact you to schedule The auditor will explain the records The auditor will take a tour and/or an appointment. A date and time will required for the review. Gather these observe your operations to get The auditor will use your electronic then be agreed upon. before your meeting. a better understanding of your records, when available. This improves business activities and accounting the accuracy of the audit and reduces The audit may take place at the following The audit period is usually for the past records.the time it takes to complete, locations: four calendar years, plus the current minimizing the inconvenience to you.year through the end of the last The auditor will review those records f Your place of business.completed calendar quarter. and provide you with valuable Samplingf One of the Department’s local offices. information and instructions for The records requested may include the Sampling is frequently used to realize f Your accountant’s, attorney’s, or other future use. following: efficiencies for both the Department representative’s office.and taxpayer. This helps minimize costs The time to complete an audit varies f Washington State excise tax returns The audit relates to excise taxes you associated with the audit, such as upon the size of your business.and workpapers.may pay on your excise tax returns, retrieving and examining documents.f Federal income ...
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