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Title |
| Date Sept. 30, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-976 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2009 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAX DEBT COLLECTION IRS Needs to Better Manage the Collection Notices Sent to Individuals GAO-09-976 September 2009 TAX DEBT COLLECTION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-976, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliability IRS Needs to Better Manage... |
| Date Sept. 23, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-1026 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters TAX ADMINISTRATION Opportunities Exist for IRS to Enhance Taxpayer Service and Enforcement for the 2010 Filing Season GAO-09-1026 Contents Letter
Results Conclusions Matters for Congressional Consideration Recommendations for Executive Action Agency Comments 1 4 5 6 6 7 8 Appendix I Updated Slides ... |
| Date Sept. 15, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-934 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2009 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate INTERNATIONAL TAXATION Study Countries That Exempt ForeignSource Income Face Compliance Risks and Burdens Similar to Those in the United States GAO-09-934 September 2009 INTERNATIONAL TAXATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-934, a report to The Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accoun... |
| Date Sept. 10, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-815 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2009 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAX GAP Limiting Sole Proprietor Loss Deductions Could Improve Compliance but Would Also Limit Some Legitimate Losses GAO-09-815 September 2009 TAX GAP Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-815, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliability Limiting S... |
| Date Sept. 8, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-882 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters TAX ADMINISTRATION IRS Has Implemented Initiatives to Prevent, Detect, and Resolve Identity Theft-Related Problems, but Needs to Assess Their Effectiveness GAO-09-882 September 2009 TAX ADMINISTRATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-882, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity... |
| Date Aug. 10, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-717 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters EMPLOYEE MISCLASSIFICATION Improved Coordination, Outreach, and Targeting Could Better Ensure Detection and Prevention GAO-09-717 August 2009 EMPLOYEE MISCLASSIFICATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-717, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Improved Coordination,... |
| Date July 29, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-769 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2009 Report to the Joint Committee on Taxation HOME MORTGAGE INTEREST DEDUCTION Despite Challenges Presented by Complex Tax Rules, IRS Could Enhance Enforcement and Guidance GAO-09-769 July 2009 HOME MORTGAGE INTEREST DEDUCTION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-769, a report to the Joint Committee on Taxation Accountability Integrity Reliabilit... |
| Date June 25, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-514 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2009 Report to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Status of GAO Financial Audit and Related Financial Management Report Recommendations GAO-09-514 June 2009 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-514, a report to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue Accountability Integrity Reliability Status of GA... |
| Date June 24, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-513R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 June 24, 2009 The Honorable Douglas H. Shulman Commissioner of Internal Revenue Subject: Management Report: Improvements Are Needed to Enhance IRS’s Internal Controls and Operating Effectiveness Dear Mr. Shulman: In November 2008, we issued our report on the results of our audit of the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) financia... |
| Date June 18, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-557R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 June 18, 2009 The Honorable Robert F. Hale Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) / Chief Financial Officer Department of Defense Subject: Military Pay: The Defense Finance and Accounting Service–Indianapolis Could Improve Control Activities over Its Processing of Active Duty Army Military Personnel Federal Payroll Taxes Dear ... |
| Date June 15, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-569 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2009 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAX COMPLIANCE Opportunities Exist to Improve Tax Compliance of Applicants for State Business Licenses GAO-09-569 June 2009 TAX COMPLIANCE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-569, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliability Opportunities Exist to Impro... |
| Date June 5, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-567 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2009 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAX ADMINISTRATION IRS Should Evaluate Penalties and Develop a Plan to Focus Its Efforts GAO-09-567 June 2009 TAX ADMINISTRATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-567, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliability IRS Should Evaluate Penalties and Deve... |
| Date June 3, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-640 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2009 Report to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives TAX ADMINISTRATION Interim Results of IRS’s 2009 Filing Season GAO-09-640 June 2009 TAX ADMINISTRATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-640, a report to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives Accou... |
| Date May 14, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-555 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2009 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAX GAP Requiring Information Reporting for Charitable Cash Contributions May Not Be an Effective Way to Improve Compliance GAO-09-555 May 2009 TAX GAP Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-555, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliability Requiring Inform... |
| Date May 13, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-521 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2009 Report to the Joint Committee on Taxation REAL ESTATE TAX DEDUCTION Taxpayers Face Challenges in Determining What Qualifies; Better Information Could Improve Compliance GAO-09-521 May 2009 REAL ESTATE TAX DEDUCTION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-521, a report to the Joint Committee on Taxation Accountability Integrity Reliability Taxpaye... |
| Date May 7, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-571R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 May 7, 2009 The Honorable John Lewis Chairman The Honorable Charles W. Boustany, Jr. Ranking Member Subcommittee on Oversight Committee on Ways and Means House of Representatives Subject: Tax Administration: Possible Implications of Expanding Refund Offset Provisions Millions of federal taxpayers receive billions of dollars in inc... |
| Date March 17, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-478T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Tuesday, March 17, 2009 Testimony Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAX COMPLIANCE Offshore Financial Activity Creates Enforcement Issues for IRS
Statement of Michael Brostek, Director Strategic Issues Team GAO-09-478T March 17, 2009 TAX COMPLIANCE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-478T, ... |
| Date Jan. 28, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-238 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
January 2009 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAX GAP IRS Could Do More to Promote Compliance by Third Parties with Miscellaneous Income Reporting Requirements GAO-09-238 January 2009 TAX GAP Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-238, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliability IRS Could Do More ... |
| Date Jan. 9, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-136 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
January 2009 Report to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue INFORMATION SECURITY Continued Efforts Needed to Address Significant Weaknesses at IRS GAO-09-136 January 2009 INFORMATION SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-136, a report to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue Accountability Integrity Reliability Continued Efforts Needed to Addres... |
| Date Dec. 12, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-146 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters TAX ADMINISTRATION IRS’s 2008 Filing Season Generally Successful Despite Challenges, although IRS Could Expand Enforcement during Returns Processing GAO-09-146 December 2008 TAX ADMINISTRATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-146, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliab... |
| Date Dec. 5, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-247T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EST Friday, December 5, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Financial Services, House of Representatives AUTO INDUSTRY A Framework for Considering Federal Financial Assistance
Statement of Gene L. Dodaro Acting Comptroller General of the United States GAO-09-247T December 5, 2008 AUTO INDUSTRY Highl... |
| Date Dec. 4, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-242T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Thursday, December 4, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate AUTO INDUSTRY A Framework for Considering Federal Financial Assistance
Statement of Gene L. Dodaro Acting Comptroller General of the United States GAO-09-242T December 4, 2008 AUTO INDUSTR... |
| Date Nov. 10, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-119 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2008 Report to the Secretary of the Treasury FINANCIAL AUDIT IRS’s Fiscal Years 2008 and 2007 Financial Statements GAO-09-119 November 2008 FINANCIAL AUDIT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-119, a report to the Secretary of the Treasury Accountability Integrity Reliability IRS’s Fiscal Years 2008 and 2007 Financial Statements Why GAO Di... |
| Date Aug. 28, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-956 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2008 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAX GAP Actions That Could Improve Rental Real Estate Reporting Compliance GAO-08-956 August 2008 TAX GAP Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-956, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliability Actions That Could Improve Rental Real Estate Reporting Com... |
| Date Aug. 15, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-781 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2008 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAX PREPARERS Oregon’s Regulatory Regime May Lead to Improved Federal Tax Return Accuracy and Provides a Possible Model for National Regulation GAO-08-781 August 2008 TAX PREPARERS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-781, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Inte... |
| Date Aug. 14, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-654 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2008 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS Additional IRS Actions Could Help Taxpayers Facing Challenges in Complying with Key Tax Rules GAO-08-654 August 2008 INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-654, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrit... |
| Date Aug. 12, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-950 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2008 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate U.S. MULTINATIONAL CORPORATIONS Effective Tax Rates Are Correlated with Where Income Is Reported GAO-08-950 August 2008 U.S. MULTINATIONAL CORPORATIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-950, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliability Effective Tax... |
| Date July 29, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1034T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, July 29, 2008 Testimony Before the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs, U.S. Senate TAX COMPLIANCE Businesses Owe Billions in Federal Payroll Taxes
Statement of Steven J. Sebastian, Director Financial Management and Assurance GAO-... |
| Date July 24, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-779T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, July 24, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate CAYMAN ISLANDS Business Advantages and Tax Minimization Attract U.S. Persons and Enforcement Challenges Exist
Statement of Michael Brostek, Director Strategic Issues GAO-08-779T July 24, 2008 CAYMAN ISLANDS Highlights
H... |
| Date July 24, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-778 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2008 Report to the Chairman and Ranking Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate CAYMAN ISLANDS Business and Tax Advantages Attract U.S. Persons and Enforcement Challenges Exist GAO-08-778 July 2008 CAYMAN ISLANDS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-778, a report to the Chairman and Ranking Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountabilit... |
| Date July 24, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1028SP |
Title
Cayman Islands: Review of Cayman Islands and U.S. Laws Applicable to U.S. Persons’ Financial Activity in the Cayman Islands, (GAO-08-1028SP), an E-supplement to GAO-08-778, July 2008)
Read the Full Report: Cayman Islands: Business and Tax Advantages Attract U.S. Persons but Enforcement Challenges Exist (GAO-08-778) Background Information The Cayman Islands is a major center for financial activit... |
| Date July 2, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-693 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2008 Report to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Status of GAO Financial Audit and Related Financial Management Report Recommendations GAO-08-693 July 2008 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-693, a report to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue Accountability Integrity Reliability Status of GA... |
| Date June 26, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-731 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAX EXPENDITURES Available Data Are Insufficient to Determine the Use and Impact of Indian Reservation Depreciation GAO-08-731 June 2008 TAX EXPENDITURES Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-731, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliability Available Dat... |
| Date June 19, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-916T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 p.m. EDT Thursday, June 19, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives TAX ADMINISTRATION Data on the Effects of the Economic Stimulus Program on the Internal Revenue Service’s Telephone Service and Costs
Statement for the Record by James R.... |
| Date June 13, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-728 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAX DEBT COLLECTION IRS Has a Complex Process to Attempt to Collect Billions of Dollars in Unpaid Tax Debts GAO-08-728 June 2008 TAX DEBT COLLECTION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-728, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliability IRS Has a Complex ... |
| Date June 13, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-618 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate MEDICARE Thousands of Medicare Providers Abuse the Federal Tax System GAO-08-618 June 2008 MEDICARE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-618, a report to the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Homela... |
| Date June 5, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-800R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 June 5, 2008 The Honorable John Lewis Chairman Subcommittee on Oversight Committee on Ways and Means House of Representatives Subject: Refund Anticipation Loans Dear Mr. Chairman: Taxpayers who do not want to wait for their tax refunds from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) may choose to obtain refund anticipation loans (RAL). RA... |
| Date June 4, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-368R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 June 4, 2008 The Honorable Douglas H. Shulman Commissioner of Internal Revenue Subject: Management Report: Improvements Needed in IRS’s Internal Controls Dear Mr. Shulman: In November 2007, we issued our report on the results of our audit of the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) financial statements as of, and for the fiscal ye... |
| Date May 1, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-717T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, May 1, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives HIGHER EDUCATION Multiple Higher Education Tax Incentives Create Opportunities for Taxpayers to Make Costly Mistakes
Statement of Michael Brostek Director, Tax ... |
| Date April 16, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-620T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 3:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, April 16, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Assessment of the Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Request
Statement of James R. White, Director Strategic Issues David A. Powner, Direc... |
| Date Feb. 15, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-367 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2008 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives VEHICLE DONATIONS Selected Charities Reported Mixed Experiences after Changes in Vehicle Donation Rules GAO-08-367 February 2008 VEHICLE DONATIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-367, a report to the Chairman, Subcom... |
| Date Feb. 15, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-364 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2008 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAX POLICY Tax-Exempt Status of Certain Bonds Merits Reconsideration, and Apparent Noncompliance with Issuance Cost Limitations Should Be Addressed GAO-08-364 February 2008 TAX POLICY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-364, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability I... |
| Date Nov. 20, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-08-266 |
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| Date Nov. 15, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-08-38 |
Title
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| Date May 23, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-890T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, May 23, 2007 Testimony Before the Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives TAX DEBT COLLECTION Measuring Taxpayer Opinions Regarding Private Collection Agencies
Statement of Gregory D. Kutz, Managing Director Forensic Audits and Special Investigations GAO-07-890T May 23, 20... |
| Date May 9, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-719T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 3:00 p.m. EST Wednesday, May 9, 2007 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Assessment of the 2008 Budget Request and an Update of 2007 Performance
Statement of James R. White Director Strategic Issues Davi... |
| Date May 3, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-823T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, May 3, 2007 Testimony Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAX COMPLIANCE Challenges in Ensuring Offshore Tax Compliance
Statement of Michael Brostek Director Strategic Issues GAO-07-823T May 3, 2007 TAX COMPLIANCE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-823T, a testimony before the Comm... |
| Date April 19, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-742T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. EST Thursday, April 19, 2007 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives TAX COMPLIANCE Thousands of Federal Contractors Abuse the Federal Tax System
Statement of Gregory D. Kutz, Manag... |
| Date April 11, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-695 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2007 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAX ADMINISTRATION Telephone Excise Tax Refund Requests Are Fewer Than Projected and Have Had Minimal Impact on IRS Services GAO-07-695 April 2007 TAX ADMINISTRATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-695, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliability ... |
| Date April 5, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-570 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2007 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAXPAYER SERVICE State Experiences Indicate IRS Would Face Challenges Developing an Internet Filing System with Net Benefits GAO-07-570 April 2007 TAXPAYER SERVICE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-570, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliability St... |
