A taxpayer's return is classified for audit after receiving a high DIF score and being manually screened by an IRS classifier. Which of the following statements best describes whether the taxpayer will be contacted by an auditor or revenue agent:
A) Yes, the taxpayer will be contacted since a high DIF score always will mean some type of audit.
B) Yes, the taxpayer will be contacted because only the National Office has the power to decide that after screening the return need not be audited.
C) No, the taxpayer will not necessarily be contacted since after the Service Center review, it may be decided that an audit is unwarranted.
D) No, the taxpayer will not necessarily be contacted by an auditor or revenue a agent since after the return is screened by the Service Center, it then is randomly selected for audit.

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A high DIF score and manual screening by an IRS classifier only classify a return for potential audit. After Service Center review, it may be determined that an audit is not necessary. Therefore, the taxpayer may not be contacted by an auditor or revenue agent.

A Taxpayer's Return Is Classified for Audit After Receiving a High