There are few things that strike more fear into the heart of the average taxpayer than the words "IRS audit." The thought of facing down an IRS auditor and having to explain your entire financial life ...

Seniors are facing surprise IRS audits as algorithms shift and post-retirement finances change. Learn common triggers and how ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert W. Wood is a tax lawyer focusing on taxes and litigation. Jul 29, 2024, 09:32am EDT Concept image for filing federal income ...

Defending yourself during an Internal Revenue Service audit can be a time-consuming, stressful affair — but audits aren’t too common. In fact, just 0.25% of all returns are typically audited by the ...

Financial experts reveal eight common tax mistakes that can increase your chances of triggering an IRS audit and explain how to avoid these costly errors.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bruce makes the law and tax code understandable to everyone. This is the second part of my two-part Q&A with a tax-law expert, ...

Katharine Paljug is a financial writer and editor with over a decade of industry experience. Her writing has covered nearly every aspect of the financial world, from investing in forex to paying for ...

An audit occurs when the IRS chooses to review a taxpayer’s accounts and financial information to ensure the taxpayer reported all required income and followed all tax laws. The IRS typically audits ...

Millions of Americans have filed their income tax returns already, and tens of millions more will be doing so in the coming weeks. With the heavy lifting done, people can turn their attention to other ...

Each year on April 15, the Internal Revenue Service expects Americans to file their annual tax returns, and in doing so, Americans expect U.S. tax policy to be administered fairly across demographic ...

We explain who is likely to be audited by the IRS and what you can do to minimize your chances with tax software and other methods. I write about money. I’ve been reviewing tax software and services ...