The prospect of an IRS audit can be daunting for many American taxpayers. Despite the common fear, the truth is that only a small percentage of taxpayers are actually audited each year. However, ...

Contractors face a higher risk of IRS scrutiny. Organizing records, analyzing discrepancies, and professional representation are key to a favorable outcome.

No one wants to be audited by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), as it can be a stressful and potentially expensive process. While there’s no sure-fire way to prevent an audit, knowing the steps you ...

A colleague recently was audited by the IRS. Do you have any tips for preventing an audit on my tax return? The word “audit” strikes fear in the hearts of most people. Audits are a common concern for ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert W. Wood is a tax lawyer focusing on taxes and litigation. Concept image for filing federal income taxes online and being ...

The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) audits 1% to 2% of small business income tax returns annually for one of two reasons: (1) something about the return (or information reported on the return) ...

The IRS audits very few returns, but its computers can spot mismatched income, overstated deductions, and other errors, triggering IRS notices, reviews, and costly follow-ups. When people say they’ve ...

The tax cuts enacted last month aren’t the only good news for high-income taxpayers. The risk of an in-depth audit by the Internal Revenue Service is likely to ease this year, reversing a two-year ...

The IRS is offering special Saturday hours on select days at taxpayer assistance centers in three Michigan cities for in-person help on key problems.

“Audit” is the word that no taxpayer wants to hear from the Internal Revenue Service. Some 24 percent of taxpayers are worried about being audited by the IRS, according to a poll by survey data firm ...

Retiring quietly doesn't always mean retiring stress-free, especially when it comes to taxes. Many seniors assume their IRS risk drops once they stop working, but new algorithm updates and financial ...