What is that noise you hear, you ask? It is the increase of people being audited crying out in anger! Yes, folks, audits are on the rise... in a big way...
Below is a helpful article that explains the audit process and why more people are being audited now. Be careful, do not let this article set your mind at ease just yet. Be vigilant and ready for whatever the IRS might send you (especially since you usually only have 10 days to respond via mail).

http://biz.yahoo.com/brn/070328/1029.html?.v=1&.pf=taxes