How to Minimize the Risk of an IRS Audit

02/18/2026

A Practical Guide for Massachusetts Business Owners

When you receive a letter from the IRS, your heart shouldn’t skip a beat — but let’s be honest, sometimes it does. At Maple Bookkeeping Services, we work with business owners across Massachusetts, including Boston, Plymouth, and Cape Cod, to reduce audit risks before tax season ever arrives.

Here are the five most common IRS audit triggers — and how to avoid them.