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A mismatch sends up a red flag and causes the IRS computers to spit out a bill that the IRS will mail to you (these letters ...

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IRS software compares these tax forms to your return, and it can be "flagged for audit" when there's a mismatch, explained ...

IRS audits can be so nerve-wracking that, according to the tax agency, 62% of Americans avoid cheating Uncle Sam on their taxes just to steer clear of them. But what can happen if the IRS audits you?

Every filing season, the IRS rolls out practical guidance that could save taxpayers time, money, and stress, yet a surprising ...