How long does an IRS audit take? What to know about IRS audit triggers, letters and more

Failing to respond to an IRS audit can trigger additional penalties and interest.

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IRS audit: What triggers it and what are red flags that increase the chance of being audited

by Elisabeth Buchwald As you work on your tax return, you may be wondering if there’s anything you can do to avoid being audited. When you’re audited by the Internal Revenue Service, it means your return was selected from a batch of returns for a closer inspection. Sometimes returns are selected at random for a closerContinue reading “IRS audit: What triggers it and what are red flags that increase the chance of being audited”

How to call the IRS and reach a real person

by Elisabeth Buchwald During the past couple of tax seasons, it was notoriously hard to reach an actual human at the Internal Revenue Service.  Nearly everyone who tried to reach the agency over the phone ran into some sort of glitch in 2022, with only 13% of callers reaching an IRS employee, according to the National Taxpayer Advocate’s report to Congress. But thatContinue reading “How to call the IRS and reach a real person”

The way the IRS operates is about to undergo a major change. Here’s what that means for you

View of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) building in Washington, DC, on January 24, 2023. STEFANI REYNOLDS, AFP via Getty Images

4th stimulus check update 2023 — Five states paying out between $200 and $1,700 to millions – see if you’re eligible

by Ivana Xie MILLIONS of Americans will be getting payments ranging from $200 and $1,700. Coloradans who already filed their 2021 tax return by October 17 can expect to get their payments by the end of January. California’s Middle-Class Tax Relief payment has been sent out in separate batches since October, and Americans should have received their moneyContinue reading “4th stimulus check update 2023 — Five states paying out between $200 and $1,700 to millions – see if you’re eligible”

Say Goodbye to Stimulus Checks in 2023

by Maurie Backman There’s reason to believe we won’t be getting any government paydays next year. Key points When lawmakers approved a round of $1,400 stimulus checks in early 2021, that money served as a lifeline for many cash-strapped families that were still struggling to recover from the pandemic. But so far, there’s been noContinue reading “Say Goodbye to Stimulus Checks in 2023”

State Stimulus Payments 2022: These States Are Sending Out Checks in September

See if your state has started mailing out tax rebates or stimulus payments yet. Dan Avery 9/6/22 Residents of many states are receiving supplemental tax rebates and stimulus payments to help combat ongoing inflation. Hawaii and Illinois are issuing tax refunds in early September and residents of Illinois should receive rebates of up to $400Continue reading “State Stimulus Payments 2022: These States Are Sending Out Checks in September”