TaxFactors That Increase Your Chance of an AuditSavePrintYour chances of an audit escalate, sometimes significantly, depending on various factors. Dreamstime/TNSTribune News Service2/4/2023|Updated: 2/5/2023By Joy Taylor From Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceQuestion: With the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) getting billions added to its budget, does that mean the chance of being audited rises substantially?We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentTribune News ServiceAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesMortgage Options: Which Is Better for Buying a Home?Feb 07, 2026Veggie Wrap With Peanut SauceFeb 06, 2026Virginia Beach Lands on New York Times’ Best Places to Go Worldwide in 2026 ListFeb 05, 20264 Money Habits Boomers Swore by That Millennials Are Walking Away FromFeb 04, 2026Related TopicsIRStaxauditbeing auditedAOTC