Facing an IRS Audit? Here's Your Immediate Action Plan

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 ...

I’ve been audited. Now what?

IRS audit 2026: What happens after you’re selected and your next steps - ‘Tackle it quickly. Meet their deadlines,’ one ...
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I’m a tax expert: Here’s my advice to avoid an IRS audit

I’m a tax expert: Here’s my advice to avoid an IRS audit - A quarter of taxpayers worry about being audited ...
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The safe deductions that are now major IRS audit triggers

Discover the common tax deductions that are now major IRS audit triggers. Learn how to protect yourself from scrutiny over ...
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Can you still get your tax refund during an IRS audit?

If the IRS notifies you of an audit, and you expected a tax return, you probably have a lot of questions. Will you ever get your tax refund? Does the audit automatically stop it? The answer depends on ...
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Ask Chuck: Help! I might get audited by the IRS

I filed my taxes in such a hurry that I’m fearful I might have made a mistake and get audited. What happens if I get audited? Fearful of the IRS Dear Fearful of the IRS, An audit is simply a closer ...
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Best time to file taxes to avoid audits: What triggers one and what to do

No one wants to be audited by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), as it can be a stressful and potentially expensive process. While there’s no sure-fire way to prevent an audit, knowing the steps you ...
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The fear of an IRS audit is real, for what reasons do they choose you?

The prospect of an IRS audit can be daunting for many American taxpayers. Despite the common fear, the truth is that only a small percentage of taxpayers are actually audited each year. However, ...

I’m a tax expert — here’s how I avoid IRS audits every year

I’m a tax expert: Here’s how I avoid IRS audits every year - A quarter of taxpayers worry about being audited ...
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Avoid IRS audits if you do not make specific errors

Each year, millions of taxpayers in the United States find themselves under the watchful eye of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). A seemingly minor error on your ...
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If You Are Under Audit And IRS Asks For More Time, Should You Agree?

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 ...
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Why The IRS Doesn’t Need To Audit You To Assess Extra Taxes

The IRS audits very few returns, but its computers can spot mismatched income, overstated deductions, and other errors, triggering IRS notices, reviews, and costly follow-ups. When people say they’ve ...