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 ...

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 ...

IRS Audits help the agency collect money that tax cheats owe the federal government, but experts say they also serve another important purpose: They help deter fraud. That can cause some serious agita ...

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There are two sources of income tax audits in California: those initiated by the State of California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) and those based on audits conducted by another agency, such as the IRS.

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 ...

Taxpayers typically amend their returns to correct mistakes, claim missed deductions or report additional income. While the IRS does allow amendments, many worry that filing a Form 1040-X could ...

If you're audited by the IRS this year, you won't be alone. In 2006, of the 132,275,830 individual tax returns filed, 1,283,950 were examined by the IRS - that's about 1 percent. Of those examined, ...