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An IRS audit is a dreaded experience you'll want to avoid. While the chances are low any taxpayer will have one, those who have had one find it to be a grueling chore. While some are audited at random, others are chosen because of red flags on their tax returns. Learn ways to make sure your tax return is error-free and you can avoid an audit.

Facing an audit is tough. If you find out you’ve been tagged for auditing, there are steps you can take quickly to help you get through the process. These resources can help:

• NOLO: Survive an Audit
• Internal Revenue Service: IRS Notices and Bills, Penalties and Interest Charges
• MSN Money: Avoiding a Tax Audit

Should you find yourself facing penalties because of audit results, you can work with the IRS to pay off the debt. The IRS has promised to offer more help for financially distressed taxpayers and MSN.com's Tax Center offers tax planning, tools and advice in easy-to-understand language. Also check out 1040.com for details about tax return information, and what’s new and changing with the tax laws.

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