The IRS audits very few returns, but mismatched income, overstated deductions, and easy-to-spot errors can still trigger IRS notices, reviews, and costly follow-ups.

If you have received an IRS Letter of Notification advising you that your return has been selected for audit, the most ...

Even simple mistakes can raise red flags with the IRS. Here's what deserves special attention so you can avoid triggering an ...

Getting an audit letter from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can be stressful, but it doesn't automatically mean you're in legal trouble. "Don't panic," says tax attorney Alyssa Maloof Whatley. "A ...

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 ...

Retirees who think they can escape the IRS audit machine should think again.

The IRS has issued new guidance to its Large Business and International Division (LB&I) in an attempt to expedite audits. The interim guidance, released on July 23, 2025, outlines procedural changes ...

The IRS is underway with conducting audits of 35 §501(c)(3) hospitals, which it announced in June 2024, with a particular focus on “community benefit.” Targeted hospitals appear to be those who ...

The IRS is working on plans to avoid increased audits on taxpayers making less than $400,000 — but certain areas can invite scrutiny, regardless of income. Some red flags could include unreported ...