There are few things that strike more fear into the heart of the average taxpayer than the words "IRS audit." The thought of facing down an IRS auditor and having to explain your entire financial life ...

Tax audits are right up there with death, public speaking and needles on the list of things people fear, but you might be able to dial back the nail-biting this year. One, your odds of being audited ...

IRS audits are stressful and costly. Learn best practices and tips that will reduce your chances of getting audited by the ...

In addition to reopening many Taxpayer Assistance Centers and providing pop-up style service to taxpayers and tax professionals in rural areas, the IRS has been opening some TACs on Saturday to help ...

TaxSlayer is good for those who want an easy to use, premium experience for a lower cost. However, in exchange for this, you’ll give up some bells and whistles the higher-priced services offer, such ...

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 ...

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More states are expected to simplify their sales tax laws and leverage artificial intelligence for doing tax audits, according to a new report from Avalara, a provider of tax compliance technology.

A new report documents systemic discrimination in how the I.R.S. selects taxpayers to be audited, with implications for a debate on the agency’s funding. By Jim Tankersley WASHINGTON — Black taxpayers ...