On a list of real-life nightmares, most people would rank “tax audits” right up there with having a tooth pulled. The primary trauma of a tax audit is that it makes many people feel like they’re on trial and are being accused of a crime. Don’t panic. You may be audited for many reasons, and not necessarily because the IRS thinks you’re a crook. You may receive that audit notice because some of the information on your return doesn’t match up [...]

