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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert W. Wood is a tax lawyer focusing on taxes and litigation. Concept image for filing federal income taxes online and being ...

ATLANTA — For seniors, it is time to focus on your income taxes, but you don't have to go it alone. There's lots of available help. First off, think about filing electronically. It dramatically speeds ...