In fact during my 2 iRS audits (2010, 2011) the (documented) high mileage deduction came up, but was allowed.

Plus, ask them how many audits they have been through.

Clients who, I am proud to say, have never once been audited due to the tax positions I've recommended to them.  

It's already been said, rather well, but I will echo @Amy Beth and @Rick Pozos - you need to do, or have someone do, a serious personal finance audit. 

In my recent IRS audit, the agent appreciated that point. 

In an audit, you’d need whatever info they demand.  

That said their customer service and auditing department must not have computers because its very difficult to speak to them.

Kristine Marie PoeI'd say you're right, except that closed transactions show up in audits after closing, it's not the closing agent responsible for such matters but the selling broker.......in their absence, the seller.

The QBI deduction is only allowed if you are a "trade or business", and the tax courts have resolved that rental real estate is a trade or business.However, @Vince Mathis if you are simply a passive investor in real estate and you do not claim the QBI deduction, then you don't have to issue a 1099.Keep in mind that if you don't issue a 1099 and take the QBI deduction, then you run the risk of the IRS auditing your tax return and claiming that you deducted the QBI erroneously, and charging you back taxes and penalties.When it comes down to it, you are paying taxes, why shouldn't your contractors pay taxes? 

I'm certainly not an accountant and would defer to those here on BP.Rob K-I do pride myself on paying very little in federal income taxes and I showed several letters of communication with the IRS on previous audits in the bigger pockets summit last year and also in the center of my book.There are several ways of deferring income tax and additional ways to significantly reduce the amount due.