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

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert W. Wood is a tax lawyer focusing on taxes and litigation. Concept image for filing federal income taxes online and being ...

Tax audits are right up there with death, public speaking and needles on the list of things people fear, but you might be able to dial back the nail-biting this year. One, your odds of being audited ...

TurboTax and H&R Block want you to buy expensive audit defense. Here's why you can safely pass on it.

If the audit does not go your way, a tax lawyer can help with an appeal of the assessment of additional tax, penalties and interest. To schedule a 10-minute call with an experienced tax attorney to ...

While IRS tax audits are rare, some filers worry their returns could be picked for examination. You can avoid future issues by keeping receipts and other records to support your claims, experts say.

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 ...