What if I am audited by the IRS but my recordkeeping is poor or my records are lost?

Since I often help clients close out IRS audits when their records are lacking, I thought it was time to answer this question: 
I recieved a letter to meet an auditor from the IRS to audit my 2005 - 2007 taxes. My house was broken into several times, and I don’t have any of my paperwork [...]

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  A former IRS trial attorney, Howard Levy has over 18 years of experience in representing individuals and businesses facing tax controversies. His expertise includes finding solutions to IRS collection problems, with an emphasis on the use of bankruptcy. He is a partner in the Cincinnati, Ohio law firm of Voorhees & Levy LLC.

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