How Can I Talk to a Live Agent at the IRS? Simple steps you can take to reach a live agent at the IRS For many taxpayers, the most frustrating part about doing their taxes is getting ahold of a real person at the IRS. The IRS is understaffed and…

It’s filing extension crunch time, but people rushing to get their tax return filed should be cautious when choosing a tax preparer. Anyone can be a paid tax return preparer if they have an IRS preparer tax…

The Internal Revenue Service announced expanded voice bot options to help eligible taxpayers easily verify their identity to set up or modify a payment plan while avoiding long wait times.

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If the IRS selects your tax return for audit (also called examination), it doesn’t automatically mean something is wrong.

The IRS performs audits by mail or in person. The notice you receive will have speci…

When taxpayers have a question, their first stop should be IRS.gov. The Let Us Help You page is a great way to get answers to tax questions fast. People who call the IRS for additional help will need to have i…

IRS Taking Steps to Boost Security to Avoid Cyberattacks With the move to remote work, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) continues to work to deter and prevent cyberattacks on confidential taxpayer information. Personal information is valuable to digital bad…

IRS Letters and Notices The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) sends millions of letters to taxpayers every year. The majority of these will be mailed out after the tax filing and payment deadline have passed. If you receive an IRS letter,…

Understanding How to Dispute an IRS Notice It is not unusual for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to question a tax return or note an adjustment if you have been through an IRS audit. If you do not agree with a correction on your returns, you can dispute…

Study Finds IRS Audits Not Focused on High-Income Earners New research finds the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is aiming civil audits at low-wage earners, demonstrating a confounding approach to a group less known for tax fraud than those with greater wealth. The…

Monday is Tax Day, the federal deadline for individual tax filings and payments.

Monday is Tax Day — the federal deadline for individual tax filing and payments — and the IRS expects to receive tens of mil…