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This message is brought to you by The Taxpayer Advocate Service. Your voice at the IRS. Hello, I'm Nina Olson, the National Taxpayer Advocate. I lead the Taxpayer Advocate Service and we're bringing you a series of consumer tax tips to help you understand some important tax issues you may be facing. This series focuses on IRS audits, which are also called examinations. I know the word audit may sound intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. I hope this overview helps demystify the exam process. If the IRS audits your tax return, it does not mean you made a mistake or were dishonest. It just means the IRS is trying to determine if your income, expenses, and credits are being reported accurately. About four out of five audits are done by correspondence. In cases like this, you may get a notice asking you to explain a single item on your return. In some cases, the IRS may ask you to appear and bring your records for a face-to-face interview. However, all audits follow the same general ap