How FileJoy's Calculation Audit Feature Gives You Peace of Mind

Most tax software is a black box—you enter numbers, and it spits out a result. FileJoy is different.

The Problem with Black Box Tax Software

When you can't see how your taxes are calculated:

• You can't verify the math
• You can't catch errors
• You can't understand your tax situation
• You're left trusting software blindly

What Is a Calculation Audit?

FileJoy's Calculation Audit shows you:

• **Step-by-step math**: Every calculation broken down
• **Bracket applications**: Exactly how your income is taxed
• **Deduction calculations**: How each deduction is computed
• **Credit applications**: When and how credits reduce your tax
• **State tax breakdown**: Multi-state calculations explained

Real Example: Self-Employment Tax

Traditional Software:

• Shows: "Self-employment tax: $8,500"
• You have no idea if this is correct

FileJoy Calculation Audit:

• Shows: Net profit: $75,000
• Shows: SE tax on first $168,600: $10,320 (15.3%)
• Shows: Medicare tax on remaining: $0
• Shows: SE tax deduction: $4,160 (50%)
• Shows: Final SE tax: $6,160

Benefits for Self-Employed Filers

Verify QBI Deductions:

• See exactly how your 20% QBI deduction is calculated
• Understand phase-out rules if you're in the range
• Verify you're getting the maximum allowed

Check Home Office Calculations:

• See simplified vs. actual expense method comparison
• Verify square footage calculations
• Understand how utilities are allocated

Validate State Tax Credits:

• See how multi-state income is allocated
• Verify tax credits are applied correctly
• Understand why you owe or get a refund

How This Helps in an Audit

If the IRS questions your return:

• You have a complete audit trail
• Every calculation is documented
• You can explain exactly how numbers were derived
• No guessing or scrambling for documentation

The FileJoy Advantage

While competitors hide their calculations, FileJoy makes everything transparent. You don't have to trust us blindly—you can verify every number yourself.

See the difference—try FileJoy's Calculation Audit feature and understand your taxes like never before.