IRS audits are stressful and costly. Learn best practices and tips that will reduce your chances of getting 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 ...

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, ...

Most taxpayers won’t be audited, but common mistakes—like reporting errors or inconsistencies—can raise red flags. Knowing ...

Each year, more than one hundred million Americans file their tax returns. While this process is routine, it is filled with pitfalls. Most taxpayers intend to comply with their obligations, but ...

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 ...

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. The IRS wants you to “disclose” if you do not have ...

It's rare IRS agents will come knocking on your door to perform an audit these days. Most audits are now done via mail or in person at an IRS office or the taxpayer's place of business, but they're ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert W. Wood is a tax lawyer focusing on taxes and litigation. Oct 21, 2025, 09:24am EDT A stock photo of a Red Audit stamp on a ...