Even simple mistakes can raise red flags with the IRS. Here's what deserves special attention so you can avoid triggering an ...

Wondering the best time to file taxes to avoid audits? While there's no guarantee, these tips can help you minimize ...

A stock photo of a Red Audit stamp on a 1040 US individual income tax return. Photographed at 50mp with the Canon EOS 5DSR and the 100mm 2.8 L lens. The IRS wants you to “disclose” if you do not have ...

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If the idea of getting audited by the IRS fills you with dread, you aren’t alone. No business owner enjoys the thought of digging through years of receipts, bank statements and payroll documents and ...

These red flags could increase your chances of the IRS selecting your return for audit.

When taxpayers submit their returns this year, they will hope they have faithfully fulfilled their civic duties and can rest on their laurels — at least until next spring. But for millions of ...

If you're like most Americans, one of your worst fears is having your tax return audited by the IRS. In 2014, the IRS audited nearly 1.4 million tax returns, and almost 1.7 million notices were sent ...

The 2026 tax filing season starts next week and taxpayers will get more than two months to file their 2025 returns and take ...

The IRS has released an update on its strategic operating plan, which outlines "major accomplishments" in taxpayer service, technology and enforcement since its infusion of funding less than two years ...