Yes, the IRS Can Read Your Emails If It Wants
A Freedom of Information Act request by the ACLU finds that the IRS may read your emails if it investigates you -- and the agency says it doesn't need a warrant.
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Crazy Tax Deductions: Swimming Pools, Breast Implants and More
It's April -- prime hunting season for tax deductions -- and you won't believe what your fellow taxpayers have tried, and sometimes gotten away with, on their returns.
Surviving an IRS Audit: Your 5-Point Guide
If you're unlucky enough to get audited by the IRS, hiring a tax professional to help you get through the process is your best bet. But if you can't afford to bring in a pro, here are some tips that will you help you survive your audit.
Afraid of an IRS Audit? It's Not As Bad As You Think
No one is claiming that an IRS audit is a cakewalk. But a tax audit is probably less likely -- and less gruesome -- than most people fear. And the IRS isn't allowed to swoop down upon you just any old time: Their clock is ticking.
Before You Cheer IRS Budget Cuts, Consider This
Nobody enjoys paying taxes, so hearing that Congress is cutting the IRS budget might inspire you to applaud. But this is the agency that makes sure the rest of government gets funded, and stops the unscrupulous from dodging their fair share of the burden.
