Seniors are facing surprise IRS audits as algorithms shift and post-retirement finances change. Learn common triggers and how ...

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.

Katharine Paljug is a financial writer and editor with over a decade of industry experience. Her writing has covered nearly every aspect of the financial world, from investing in forex to paying for ...

Financial experts reveal eight common tax mistakes that can increase your chances of triggering an IRS audit and explain how to avoid these costly errors.

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, ...

Each year, millions of taxpayers in the United States find themselves under the watchful eye of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). A seemingly minor error on your ...

Some people aren’t paying their taxes. According to the latest data from the Internal Revenue Service, the tax gap for the ...

Getting an audit letter from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can cause concern for even the most organized taxpayer. If you've received one of these letters after filing your taxes, you might ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert W. Wood is a tax lawyer focusing on taxes and litigation. Oct 21, 2025, 09:24am EDT A stock photo of a Red Audit stamp on a ...

Dawn Nici was formally the deputy editor for consumer finance at Forbes Advisor. Her more than 20 years of experience in financial and business reporting include coverage of the New York Stock ...

With new IRS funding fueling tougher audits and collections, Dallas-based tax lawyer Andrew Margolies is helping individuals ...

The Internal Revenue Service said it plans to sharply increase audit rates for big corporations, partnerships and multimillionaires over the next three years after a massive boost in funding by the ...