IRS Audits & Exams
“I lost all my physical receipts from a year I am currently being audited for, can I use credit card statements and bank logs to prove my business expenses?”
When physical receipts are missing during an audit, credit card statements and bank logs can often be part of the support for business expenses, but the strength of that support depends on the type of expense, how clearly the records match the business purpose, and whether other documentation is available. Auditors often look for consistency between the transaction record, the vendor name, dates, and any notes, invoices, or calendars that help show what was purchased and why. The age of the tax year under review and the volume of missing records can also shape how the IRS evaluates the evidence. A short conversation with a CPA can sort out what applies to your specific numbers.
In your 90-minute session, the KGOB advisor handling it will:
- Read your exact situation and tell you, in plain English, what’s actually going on.
- Lay out your options and the trade-offs — no jargon, no judgment.
- Give you a clear next step you can act on, whether that’s with us or on your own.
This page is a prompt to start a conversation, not tax or legal advice, and states no tax-law specifics as fact. A consult session does not by itself create an ongoing engagement. We do not promise specific outcomes or savings. Kohari Gonzalez Oneyear & Brown PLLC — Charlotte, NC.
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