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

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, ...

A mismatch sends up a red flag and causes the IRS computers to spit out a bill that the IRS will mail to you (these letters ...

A stock photo of a Red Audit stamp on a 1040 US individual income tax return. Photographed at 50mp with the Canon EOS 5DSR and the 100mm 2.8 L lens. If you face a tax audit and can legitimately point ...

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 ...

We are often asked how to prepare for an IRS audit. The first and most important thing to know is that speaking directly with the IRS is not in your best interest. IRS Revenue Officers (auditors) are ...

There's no denying that feeling of relief once you e-file or mail in your federal income tax return. Whether you're expecting a fat refund or wound up owing Uncle Sam some money instead, at least the ...

Every case begins with a comprehensive audit of the client’s IRS records, including transcripts, account summaries, and past filings. Protection Tax uses an internal system specifically designed to ...