Your Software Checks What You Enter. Who Checks What You Never Asked?

An overlooked income source. An unsupported credit. A client answer that needed one more question.

Small gaps in an interview can become bigger questions later. 18 TOMA Audit Red Flags helps tax professionals keep important issues top of mind—with a repeatable framework for asking, reviewing, and documenting.

Part of the Tax Office Toolkit Compliance Series, this 31-page guide turns 18 potential red flags into practical interview checkpoints.

Five Tools for Every Flag

Each flag includes:

• Why it matters: Understand the issue and potential scrutiny.
• A risk checklist: Identify details that deserve a closer look.
• A key takeaway: Keep the central lesson clear.
• Action items: Know what to clarify, request, or document.
• Client-facing wording: Address sensitive questions professionally.

Four Parts. One More Consistent Process.

Work through topics spanning income and filing; deductions and business; credits and withdrawals; and borders, digital assets, and new rules.

Use the guide to prepare for interviews, support team training, and build more consistent follow-up habits. The one-flag-per-page format makes it easy to revisit a concern without searching through a dense manual.

You don’t have to memorize every scenario. You need a process that helps you notice when to ask more.

Take the Education Further

Pair it with Audit Flags Scripts (TOT-9) for ready-to-post educational content and 18 Ways (TOT-27) for a brandable client guide you can share as a lead magnet.

Go Deeper! Keep the flags top of mind—not buried in an after-the-fact review.