2026 IRS Changes Are Here: Why It Could Change Your Audit Risk
In this episode of the Know Your Numbers REI Podcast, Chris McCormack, founder of Better Books, breaks down major changes happening inside the Internal Revenue Service as we move into 2026, following workforce reductions after the 2025 inauguration and the efficiency push from the DOGE Commission.
👉 Here’s what you need to know:
✅ Smaller IRS workforce → Longer wait times & fewer specialty audits
✅ More AI + automation → Returns flagged faster using data analytics & NAIC industry comparisons
✅ Less flexibility → Documentation and correct tax strategy matter more than ever
✅ Targeted…
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