IRS Audits

The IRS almost always contacts you by mail first. Bust the common myths about IRS phone calls and emails, learn the real contact methods, and spot scam red flags.

A CP2000 notice is a proposal, not a bill. Follow this step-by-step response guide covering deadlines, the agree and disagree paths, and how to avoid common mistakes.

An IRS audit follows a predictable path from the first mailed notice through examination, findings, appeal, and closure. Here is the full timeline and your rights at each stage.

The IRS does not pick audit targets at random. Learn the 14 most common red flags that draw examiner attention, why each one matters, and how to keep your return clean.