While audits are relatively rare, certain mistakes and inconsistencies can increase the likelihood of a review.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bruce makes the law and tax code understandable to everyone. This is the second part of my two-part Q&A with a tax-law expert, ...

We explain who is likely to be audited by the IRS and what you can do to minimize your chances with tax software and other methods. I write about money. I’ve been reviewing tax software and services ...

A tax audit is an examination of an individual or business tax return by the IRS to ensure the taxpayer has accurately reported income and paid the correct amount of taxes. Tax audits can be triggered ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bruce makes the law and tax code understandable to everyone. With the filing deadline for tax returns less than a month way, taxes ...

It's rare IRS agents will come knocking on your door to perform an audit these days. Most audits are now done via mail or in person at an IRS office or the taxpayer's place of business, but they're ...

The latest wave of artificial intelligence (AI) technology promises to offer the technological leap that large and small firms have long awaited to transform the audit. Many rote tasks make aspects of ...

In prior articles we have discussed the importance of safety programs, how to implement them correctly, and how to “measure” them using leading and lagging indicators. Inspection of the workplace is ...