Sounds like what they should have gotten was "audit insurance". IDK if such a thing exists, but if it does I'd think you could reduce your premiums if you can prove your risk is low (by providing documentation, or by getting sign-off by a 3rd party tax accountant).
Point is, I'd want to pay money to remove my liability, not just reduce its likelihood.
Point is, I'd want to pay money to remove my liability, not just reduce its likelihood.