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 ...

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 ...

A mismatch sends up a red flag and causes the IRS computers to spit out a bill that the IRS will mail to you (these letters ...

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 ...

A view of the IRS headquarters. (Photo by Karen Bleier/AFP via Getty Images) The IRS’s primary tool for flagging tax returns for audit is a “first-wave” AI system that includes inputs from humans, ...

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 ...

With the end of tax season, the fear of a tax audit can grow. Whatever the outcome, avoiding an IRS audit is crucial. But understanding your triggers can help you steer clear of unwanted scrutiny.

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 ...

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 ...