Worried about escaping an audit intact? Then you need Surviving an IRS Tax Audit. This book explains what to say, what to do, even what to wear, so that a visit from the auditor doesn't turn into a disaster. With special material pulled directly from IRS training manuals, this essential guide exposes the tricks of the auditor's trade. It provides you with a profile of People Most Likely To Be Audited (small business owners and contractors, step carefully!) and discusses whether or not the IRS can examine your "e;lifestyle"e; during an audit, rather than stick to the tax return. It also suggests three steps to take when an unreasonable auditor goes too far. A new section with answers to 20 frequently asked questions about audits and the audit process has been added to this edition.