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Eternum
01-23-2012, 01:31 PM
Generic question -- does owner's signature on 1020S form represent a "red flag" for IRS and create higher probability for auditing as oppose to CPA's signature? Thanks.

Evan
01-23-2012, 09:56 PM
An officer's signature is required on an 1120S. A CPA cannot sign in lieu of an officer, unless they are of course an officer of the corporation.

Self-prepared returns do not necessarily raise the risk of audit over a return prepared by a paid preparer.