Can the IRS request 2007 tax information when being audited for the 2006 tax year

They can ask, if they want to compare something from your 2007 return, but you don't have to oblige. As with any audit, be polite and respectful and answer the questions you're asked, but don't volunteer anything you're not asked and don't answer anything not within the stated scope of the audit.

You may wnat to consult a CPA or tax lawyer before going into this to mamimize your chances of it going well.

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You have to be careful here. The tax year 2007 is still a tax year that you can be audited. Even though the auditor has not indicated that 2007 is being audited, they can open this year and 2008 for audit if they feel it is necessary. In fact, if you have an adjustment on your return for 2006 it is almost a given that any filed future year will be opened and examined to see if the same error occurred.

If you have an issue on the 2007 return that you are concerned about it may be time to hire a tax professional.

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