Tag: Audit

What to Expect This Tax Season — Answers to the 7 Questions I Get Asked Most

Every year I get the same handful of questions from readers gearing up for the next filing season: when can I file, how do I file for free, how much will I get back, and why does the IRS take so long to pay it. This year's answers lean forward…

IRS Audit Triggers and Red Flags in 2026 — Why Returns Get Pulled and How to Avoid It

Most taxpayers, myself included, share the same dread of getting audited. In reality, the odds aren't that high for most filers, and recent IRS staffing cuts have pushed them even lower — though not evenly across income levels. The IRS audits well under 0.5% of the more than 150 million…