Guard Dog protects you regardless of which year(s) the IRS selects to audit. Our competitors limit their protection to only three years of protection of one tax return. But in certain circumstances, the IRS can audit tax returns that are over three years old. Guard Dog stands ready and watchful.

Congress demanded, and the IRS agreed to significantly increase audits on wealthy Americans whose income is over $400,000. 

However, this is a deception. 

When you think of your income, you think in terms of gross income (AGI). But the IRS spoke in terms of total positive income (TPI). 

What is TPI? It is the total income before expenses. TPI includes the proceeds from the sales of investments without considering the cost of those investments (stocks, real estate, digital assets.)  TPI includes the total receipts of a sole proprietorship without considering the business expenses. 

Many middle-income taxpayers will be subject to more audits. 

Suppose your family receives $120,000 in gross wages during a year. If you sold a rental property for $300,000 that you bought and remodeled for $250,000, your gross income would be $170,000, but your TPI would be $420,000, putting you into the high audit risk category.

Suppose your family receives $120,000 in gross wages during a year. You had $100,000 in stocks, which you traded for other stocks with a turnover of four times and a gross profit of 10% for the year. Your gross income would be $130,000, but your TPI would be about $520,000, putting you in high audit risk territory.

Congress has given the IRS double its annual budget for the next eight years. This means double the auditors, investigators, and lawyers to pursue more taxpayers.

Even if you are honest and diligent about your taxes. Being subject to an audit is extremely stressful. Audits can take 1-2 years to complete. The fear of the government can steal your sleep, create division between spouses, and cause significant financial loss. The ongoing cost of lawyers and accountants can destroy your savings even if you are in the right.

The Guard Dog Total membership limits your financial risk significantly. Plus, you get the comfort of knowing audit experts are fighting for you.

Yes, businesses can be members at any level. Please note that bookkeeping, reconciling, and summarizing business records is a client's responsibility. 

Yes certainly. Your accountant or tax preparer is an important part of your team for responding to IRS problems or audits. However, they may not be the best person to lead the response. 92% of CPAs have never handled an IRS audit. Also, being represented by the person who prepared your tax return isn’t always the best strategy for you. They have a priority of protecting themselves from recrimination. It is best to have an experienced third-party handle the IRS representation.

Preparation of tax returns is not included in any plan.

No, only income tax is covered.