An audit is less dramatic than it appears in the movies – here's what to expect and how to help it go smoothly.

Receiving a letter from the IRS can be unsettling, but it doesn't always mean you've done something wrong. Understanding why ...

Getting an audit letter from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can cause concern for even the most organized taxpayer. If you've received one of these letters after filing your taxes, you might ...

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 ...

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If the IRS notifies you of an audit, and you expected a tax return, you probably have a lot of questions. Will you ever get your tax refund? Does the audit automatically stop it? The answer depends on ...

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, ...

What should taxpayers do when they receive a notice from the IRS? HelloNation answers that question in an article featuring insights from Dr. LaTonya Perryman of Divine Dynasty Solutions in Clarksdale ...

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 ...

Taxpayers are typically worried they'll get audited for making mistakes on their returns, but audits are historically rare. The Trump administration reduced the number of IRS employees, so there is a ...

The IRS has fundamentally changed how it enforces tax compliance. As of June 2025, the agency operates 126 active AI use cases, up from just 10 in August 2022, spanning audit sele ...