Wondering the best time to file taxes to avoid audits? While there's no guarantee, these tips can help you minimize discrepancies and reduce your chances.

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.

Even simple mistakes can raise red flags with the IRS. Here's what deserves special attention so you can avoid triggering an ...

Retirees who think they can escape the IRS audit machine should think again.

These red flags could increase your chances of the IRS selecting your return for audit.

Being in business for yourself can be exciting, lucrative, and a great way to draw the attention of the IRS's audit division. The IRS has audited significantly less than 1% of all individual returns ...

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Taxpayers with troubling challenges — such as questions about a tax bill or an IRS audit — could benefit from special Saturday hours on April 13 at the IRS taxpayer assistance center in Detroit. The ...