You cannot plan for IRS auditors.

Auditor pages to get owner info, then fastpeoplesearch to get numbers 

What also stands out is the property is 3 bedrooms but only has 750 square feet, but I double checked the auditor's website and it says the same...so I guess they are probably very small bedrooms.  

The realtors always hike this since they and buyers think with a higher purchase price the Auditor will hike the assessed value and thus the taxes. 

The purpose of the energy assessment is to identify opportunities for improving the energy efficiency of the home and their cost-effectiveness.The assessment must be conducted by a qualified energy rater, assessor, or auditor using whole-home assessment standards, protocols and procedures.

The SEC audit or a lawsuit will cost you a lot more money in the end. 

if they don't agree, go visit the  auditor, and have your baseline argumentation coming as well. they're very professional overall.sometimes , the best way to understand things is also to understand the exact tax language, word by word.

Claiming REPS is a red flag for auditors, so be sure you log everything in detail with your CPA from day one. 

If you are in the Kansas City Metro area in specific, note that Overland Park is considering banning STR or creating a licensing program - I guess they have nothing right now.Kansas City Missouri's auditor told them to petition the state to change law so they can tax and fee as hotels and to make their licensing program more streamlined and easier to enforce as only 7% of STR are permitted.We have several articles on our REIA's blog.And no matter where you are, these are probably the same issues you may be facing as cities far and wide are working to limit STR as there is a shortage of regular rentals.

While it’s becoming more common to audit tax filers on this particular aspect of the tax code it is still not too common or understood by even the seasoned IRS auditors, let alone the new 89,000 employees.