As the sun rose April 18, millions of Americans woke with a sense of relief. Tax day had come and gone, the tax forms having been duly deposited in the mailbox the day (or night) before. For those who ...

The word "audit" can cause immediate worry. When a letter comes from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the fear and uncertainty can be overwhelming. However, an audit just means that the IRS wants ...

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 ...

Here's your audit: How long does an IRS audit take? What to know about IRS audit triggers, letters and more It's rare IRS agents will come knocking on your door to perform an audit these days. Most ...

Franklin D. Roosevelt famously said, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” It’s good advice in general — unless you get an audit letter from the IRS. The agency’s authority to collect taxes ...