
We sometimes take some things for granted. However, tax related issues should be taken seriously at all times since the IRS doesn't condone "lame excuses" like losing your receipts. The taxman seems to have heard all the excuses under the sun justifying different situations and might have just drained itself of its cup of sympathy. What is left is for you to take utmost care and protection of your tax related documents and save yourself the precious breath of explaining the unfortunate circumstances to the IRS....