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How to Avoid an Unemployment Audit in Indiana (2025) – Simple Steps for Business Owners

Explains Indiana’s audit selection process, lists records auditors review, and offers strategies to reduce audit risk.

Published December 6, 2025Updated Dec 4, 2025
State Guide

Running a small business in Indiana means dealing with payroll and taxes. One of the biggest fears for many employers is receiving a letter from the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announcing a unemployment insurance (UI) audit. These audits can happen to any employer – even ones with just a handful of workers. In this guide, we’ll explain why audits occur, what records auditors review, and most importantly how to reduce your risk and breeze through an audit. We’ll break down complex legal language into clear, 5th‑grade‐level explanations and finish with a helpful checklist.

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