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…

Was your identity stolen? Request an Identity Protection PIN from the IRS

The Internal Revenue Service today reminded all taxpayers – particularly those who are identity theft victims – of an important ste…

What is a Badge of Fraud? A “badge of fraud” is an indicator used by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to flag a potentially fraudulent return, transaction, or activity. A better understanding of what triggers IRS interest can help you ste…