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Don't face the IRS on your own. Get tips on how to survive a tax audit, the pros and cons of appealing an audit, and what to expect if you are audited.

Articles on Tax Audits

Top Ten Tips for Surviving an Audit
Convince the IRS you were entitled to the credits, deductions, and exemptions you took.
Checklist: How to Survive a Tax Audit
In an audit, you must convince the IRS that you reported all of your income and were entitled to all credits, deductions, and exemptions.
Safeguarding Your Tax Records In Case of Disaster
Protect your tax records in case a natural disaster like Hurricane Sandy strikes your home.
Pros and Cons of Appealing an IRS Audit
Filing an appeal, in the majority of cases, results in some savings -- but rarely a total victory.
What Are the Odds of Being Audited?
Find out more about IRS audit rates and your chances of being audited.
Negligence Versus Tax Fraud: How Can the IRS Tell the Difference?
The difference between cheating on your taxes and negligently filing them, and how the IRS distinguishes between the two.
How Long Should You Keep Business Records?
Make sure you don't get rid of any business records prematurely. Follow those best practice rules.
S Corporations and Salaries: An IRS Hot Button Issue
The IRS has stepped up its scrutiny of salary versus distributions with S corp employees.
The IRS Can Get Your Electronic Records
If the IRS asks, you must turn over any electronic accounting records you keep for your business.
Tax Court: The Small Case Division
Federal tax court has a user-friendly division to help taxpayers resolve small disputes.
Best Tax Websites
Resources on the tax law and how to find tax forms and filing instructions.
Tax Protesters Never Win
The IRS doesn't tolerate--and will penalize--taxpayers who raise frivolous arguments.
IRS Rewards for Tax Whistleblowers
There are generous IRS money awards for information about tax cheats.
IRS Audit FAQ
Common questions related to audits.
Even Princes Have Tax Problems
Find out how royalty can run into problems with taxes.
What to Do About IRS Letters
Seven steps to take if you get a letter from the IRS.
What Records You Need to Back Up Your Tax Return
Keeping records to back up your tax returns is essential in case of an IRS audit.
The IRS's Dirty Dozen Tax Scams
Read this year's IRS list of the top 12 scams perpetuated against American taxpayers.
IRS Plans Fewer Audits in 2013
Find out what this means for you and your chances of being audited.
IRS Says It Can Read Email Without a Warrant
Your emails may not be as private as you think. Learn about IRS policy on taxpayer emails.
How the IRS Uses Data Tracking Tools to Monitor Taxpayers
The IRS has a lot of power -- that it is using freely -- to collect online data about taxpayers' financial lives.
Government Agencies (Besides the IRS) Can Impose Penalties In a Tax Audit Case
It's not just the IRS who cares about audits. Other government agencies including immigration, DMV, federal home loan agencies, and others have tax-related penalties or consequences.
Tax Compliance Rates Vary with Geography
Taxpayers in some parts of the country are more honest than those in others.
Are IRS Penalties Fair?
The federal government makes a lot of money from IRS tax penalties. Learn more about how they work.
The Underground Economy of Unreported Income
Learn about the "underground economy" where businesses and individuals don't report--or pay taxes on--income from both legal and illegal activities.

Questions on Tax Audits