If you have received an audit notice from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), you need to be careful. Regardless of whether you are behind on your federal tax obligations (or your business is behind on its federal tax obligations), you will need to play a proactive role in the audit process—and you will need to be careful to avoid mistakes that could lead to unnecessary consequences. Learn more from the Virginia tax audit lawyers at Thorn Law Group.

Numerous issues can trigger scrutiny from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). While some of these issues are well-known (i.e., failing to report employment or business income), others are more likely to lead to trouble for unsuspecting taxpayers. Learn more from Virginia tax lawyer Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group:

Failing to file a federal tax return can have serious consequences. This is especially true for high-income non-filers—with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) placing particular emphasis on holding these individuals accountable. With this in mind, if you failed to file a federal tax return in 2025, what do you need to know? Virginia tax defense attorney Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group, explains:

Tax Day is April 15, 2025. While some people get their taxes done early, nearly a third of all U.S. taxpayers wait until the last minute, and a significant percentage of U.S. taxpayers are not ready to file when Tax Day arrives. If you fall into this latter category, what do you need to know? Virginia tax attorney Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group, explains:

When preparing your federal tax returns, one of the first decisions you need to make is which version of Form 1040 to use. There are several different versions—including versions intended for self-employed individuals, senior citizens and U.S. taxpayers living overseas. Once you choose the right version of Form 1040, then you need to decide what additional forms you need to submit to the IRS. Learn about some of the most common examples from Virginia IRS lawyer Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group.