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 ArticlesSC Has 3 of Best Islands to Visit in the South, Even in Winter, Travel + Leisure Says. Here’s WhyDec 29, 2025When Fair Doesn’t Mean Equal in Estate PlanningDec 27, 2025Cookbooks 2025 Gift Guide: 5 Notable Cookbooks Including the Science of Barbecue, the Magic of Cheese and MoreDec 26, 2025The 50 Best Wines Under $50 From Our Critic, Who Tasted 2,874Dec 26, 2025Related TopicsIRStaxauditbeing auditedAOTC