Defending yourself during an Internal Revenue Service audit can be a time-consuming, stressful affair — but audits aren’t too common. In fact, less than 1% of all returns are typically audited by the ...

Each year on April 15, the Internal Revenue Service expects Americans to file their annual tax returns, and in doing so, Americans expect U.S. tax policy to be administered fairly across demographic ...

If you're like most Americans, one of your worst fears is having your tax return audited by the IRS. In 2014, the IRS audited nearly 1.4 million tax returns, and almost 1.7 million notices were sent ...

A colleague recently was audited by the IRS. Do you have any tips for preventing an audit on my tax return? The word “audit” strikes fear in the hearts of most people. Audits are a common concern for ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Marie Sapirie writes about federal tax issues and litigation. Magnifying glass with focus on the word audit written in golden ...

The Internal Revenue Service doesn't collect data on taxpayers' race or ethnicity, but some of its methods could lead to disparities in its audit rate, according to a new report. The GAO report ...