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Business Audits by the IRS<\/h1>\n
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Many business owners might not suspect it, but when the Internal Revenue Service<\/a> (IRS) conducts business audits<\/a>, it doesn’t just examine your business — it puts the owner under the microscope as well. Unsuspecting business owners can get caught in uncomfortable situations during audits where they end up having to justify their personal as well as their business expenses.<\/p>\n

What the IRS Is Evaluating<\/h2>\n

Here are some of the most common things that IRS agents are trained to look for during business and personal audits.<\/p>\n