There are few things that strike more fear into the heart of the average taxpayer than the words "IRS audit." The thought of facing down an IRS auditor and having to explain your entire financial life ...

Tax audits are right up there with death, public speaking and needles on the list of things people fear, but you might be able to dial back the nail-biting this year. One, your odds of being audited ...

Wondering the best time to file taxes to avoid audits? While there's no guarantee, these tips can help you minimize ...

In addition to reopening many Taxpayer Assistance Centers and providing pop-up style service to taxpayers and tax professionals in rural areas, the IRS has been opening some TACs on Saturday to help ...

Defending yourself during an Internal Revenue Service audit can be a time-consuming, stressful affair — but audits aren’t too common. In fact, just 0.25% of all returns are typically audited by the ...

TaxSlayer is good for those who want an easy to use, premium experience for a lower cost. However, in exchange for this, you’ll give up some bells and whistles the higher-priced services offer, such ...

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 ...

We explain who is likely to be audited by the IRS and what you can do to minimize your chances with tax software and other methods. I write about money. I’ve been reviewing tax software and services ...

The best way to make filing your income taxes less painful and time-consuming is to file online.

ATLANTA — For seniors, it is time to focus on your income taxes, but you don't have to go it alone. There's lots of available help. First off, think about filing electronically. It dramatically speeds ...