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 ...

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 ...

For decades, the tax process has centered around compliance. And for good reason — it's an important and highly scrutinized output of the tax function. But if compliance is the endgame, what about all ...

The Internal Revenue Service doesn't collect data on taxpayers' race or ethnicity, but some of its methods could lead to disparities in its audit rate, according to a new report. The GAO report ...

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 ...

HELENA, Mont. — In Helena on Monday, legislators reviewed a concerning audit report showing the Montana Board of Housing is falling short when it comes to the way they award a crucial tax credit. A ...