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discriminant function

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A quick definition of discriminant function:

A discriminant function is a way the IRS chooses which tax returns to audit. They use a computer program to find returns that might have mistakes, like too many deductions, and then have people look at those returns to decide which ones to audit. It's also called the DIF system.

A more thorough explanation:

A discriminant function is a method used by the IRS to select tax returns for auditing. The process involves using a computer program to identify returns that have a high probability of errors, such as those with a disproportionate amount of deductible expenses. The selected returns are then manually reviewed by examiners to determine which ones should be audited.

For example, if a taxpayer claims a large amount of charitable donations that seem disproportionate to their income, the IRS's discriminant function may flag their return for further review. The examiners will then manually review the return to determine if the claimed deductions are legitimate or if there are errors that need to be corrected.

The discriminant function is an important tool for the IRS to ensure that taxpayers are accurately reporting their income and deductions. By targeting returns with a high probability of errors, the IRS can more efficiently use its resources to identify and correct errors in tax returns.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
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[] baddestbunny
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every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
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[] baddestbunny
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I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
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Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
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it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
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No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
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NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
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let’s get after it boys and girls
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5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
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Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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