An IRS audit is carried out to confirm that the details reported on a tax return are accurate.

If you fail to include important income documentation forms with your tax return, the likelihood of an audit from the IRS ...

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

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, ...

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 ...

Why do you need a lawyer for an IRS audit? Have you received an IRS audit notification (IRS form letter 2205-A, 2205-B, or 566)? What do you need to know? Many taxpayers wonder why they were selected ...

With the tax filing season officially closed—including the October 15 extensions—the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is preparing to resume its audits after the prolonged government shutdown during the ...

As you bask in your retirement years, traveling, enjoying dinners with your friends, spending time with family, finding new ...