Does an increased personal income tax loss increase the likelihood of a tax audit?

Hello,

This year, I will be recording a small loss on my personal income tax return.

Like everyone else, I want to avoid a tax audit. I have nothing to hide, but I have often heard that it can be quite unpleasant and time-consuming.

My questions:

1. Can reporting a loss on my personal income tax return increase the likelihood of a tax audit?

1. Is this also the case if the combined return with my wife does show a profit (my wife’s self-employed activity will be positive)?
   
   

   If the answer to both questions is yes and the chance of an audit is therefore higher, I will simply not record some expenses to avoid a loss on paper. I will then pay slightly more taxes (I estimate around 200 euros), but I think that is worth avoiding a tax audit.

Thank you for your help!