An audit is less dramatic than it appears in the movies – here's what to expect and how to help it go smoothly.

Your tax situation can change every year, but some things could trigger a red flag in the antiquated computer systems at the IRS Most people want to interact as little as possible with the IRS. Vickie ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. As the federal tax filing deadline approaches, the Internal Revenue ...

Several events may trigger an IRS audit, such as unusual activity or discrepancies on your tax return. While the IRS audit process can be daunting, understanding what triggers an audit can help you ...

Tax season is in full swing as the deadline to file or request an extension is less than three weeks away, and some Americans who have already filed their returns are waiting to receive a refund from ...

Vickie Kidner has been married almost 45 years, and she has been taking care of the family finances almost that whole time. When she was a newlywed in the early 1980s, she took a tax course to get ...