No one wants to be audited by the IRS. The time and expense can affect your business’ bottom line, not to mention the trauma of having IRS agents rummaging through your books with a crowbar. Knowing ahead of time which issues can trigger an audit and what IRS tax examiners look for can protect your company and help you audit-proof your tax returns. When performing an audit, IRS examiners come well armed. Over the past decade, the IRS has developed a library of “Audit Techniques Guides” to bring examiners up to speed on specific issues in various industries, including construction. These