As of Dec. 18, the IRS was about 27% smaller compared to the start of 2025, with the workforce falling from more than 102,000 in January 2025 to about 74,000 in December. Despite staffing cuts, the ...

The IRS has released an update on its strategic operating plan, which outlines "major accomplishments" in taxpayer service, technology and enforcement since its infusion of funding less than two years ...

IRS audits remain rare, affecting fewer than 1% of individual returns, but certain filing patterns still attract scrutiny. High incomes, disproportionate deductions, unreported earnings, and errors in ...

A stock photo of a Red Audit stamp on a 1040 US individual income tax return. Photographed at 50mp with the Canon EOS 5DSR and the 100mm 2.8 L lens. It is only natural to be worried about being ...

The Internal Revenue Service announced that several groups of taxpayers will be more likely to face audits in the coming years. The increased audits do not come as a surprise after Congress passed the ...

The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) audits 1% to 2% of small business income tax returns annually for one of two reasons: (1) something about the return (or information reported on the return) ...

One of the new realities for U.S. taxpayers includes the responsibility for managing an IRS correspondence audit. What should you do if you are contacted regarding any form of IRS audit? Did you know ...

If the IRS notifies you of an audit, and you expected a tax return, you probably have a lot of questions. Will you ever get your tax refund? Does the audit automatically stop it? The answer depends on ...

Contractors in construction are among the most frequently audited industries by the IRS. Proper documentation and organized records are essential to reducing audit stress and time. Hiring an enrolled ...

The article explains how IRS audits are initiated and conducted to verify tax return accuracy. It highlights taxpayer duties, rights, and possible outcomes, ensuring clarity on compliance requirements ...