The Internal Revenue Service doesn't collect data on taxpayers' race or ethnicity, but some of its methods could lead to disparities in its audit rate, according to a new report. The GAO report ...

Some tax write-offs slip under the radar, but others can attract unwanted attention. One category in particular draws more attention than you might expect.

Each year on April 15, the Internal Revenue Service expects Americans to file their annual tax returns, and in doing so, Americans expect U.S. tax policy to be administered fairly across demographic ...

IRS audits can be triggered by errors in income, assets, deductions, or crypto. Accuracy, honesty, and proper records are the best protection.

When taxpayers submit their returns this year, they will hope they have faithfully fulfilled their civic duties and can rest on their laurels — at least until next spring. But for millions of ...

In a government shutdown, most federal agencies and workers experience some impact. All "non-essential" work is forced to stop. However, federal agencies have backup plans, and essential services ...

A view of the Internal Revenue Service building. (Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images) An IRS pilot program that uses artificial intelligence to select audit cases and identify noncompliance didn’t ...

If you're like most Americans, one of your worst fears is having your tax return audited by the IRS. In 2014, the IRS audited nearly 1.4 million tax returns, and almost 1.7 million notices were sent ...

The Internal Revenue Service is ramping up its scrutiny of large partnerships, leveraging increased funding under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Last year, the IRS announced a restructured ...