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| Date Sept. 28, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-853 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters FREIGHT RAILROAD SAFETY Hours of Service Changes Have Increased Rest Time, but More Can Be Done to Address Fatigue Risks GAO-11-853 September 2011 FREIGHT RAILROAD SAFETY
Hours of Service Changes Have Increased Rest Time, but More Can Be Done to Address Fatigue Risk
Highlights of GAO-11-853, a repo... |
| Date Sept. 28, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-894SP |
Title
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| Date Sept. 20, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-750 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES Disparate Tax Treatment and Information Gaps Create Uncertainty and Potential Abuse GAO-11-750 September 2011 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES
Disparate Tax Treatment and Information Gaps Create Uncertainty and Potential Abuse
Highlights of GAO-11-750, a report to congressional requester... |
| Date July 28, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-868T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Thursday, July 28, 2011 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives TAX PREPARER REGULATION Improving Tax Return Accuracy Depends on IRS’s Use of New Requirements
Statement of James R. White, Director Strategic Issues GAO-11-868T July 28, ... |
| Date July 26, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-867T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, July 26, 2011 Testimony Before the Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives VALUE-ADDED TAXES Potential Lessons for the United States from Other Countries’ Experiences
Statement of James R. White, Director Strategic Issues GAO-11-867T July 26, 2011 VALUE-ADDED TAXES
Potenti... |
| Date June 29, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-608 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2011 Report to the Congress RECOVERY ACT Funds Supported Many Water Projects, and Federal and State Monitoring Shows Few Compliance Problems GAO-11-608 June 2011 RECOVERY ACT
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Funds Supported Many Water Projects, and Federal and State Monitoring Shows Few Compliance Problems
Highlights of GAO-11-608... |
| Date June 28, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-747T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, June 28, 2011 Testimony Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAX GAP Complexity and Taxpayer Compliance
Statement of Michael Brostek Director, Tax Issues Strategic Issues GAO-11-747T June 28, 2011 TAX GAP
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Complexity and Taxpayer Complia... |
| Date May 25, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-674T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, May 25, 2011 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Growth, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAXES AND IDENTITY THEFT Status of IRS Initiatives to Help Victimized Taxpayers
Statement of James R. White, Director Strategic Issues GAO-11-674T May 25, 2011 T... |
| Date May 24, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-439 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters TAX ADMINISTRATION Information on Selected Foreign Practices That May Provide Useful Insights GAO-11-439 May 2011 TAX ADMINISTRATION
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Information on Selected Foreign Practices That May Provide Useful Insights
Highlights of GAO-11-439, report to congressional re... |
| Date May 24, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-686T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EDT Tuesday, May 24, 2011 Testimony Before the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate RECOVERY ACT Thousands of Recovery Act Contract and Grant Recipients Owe Hundreds of Millions in Federal Taxes
Statement of Gregory D. Kutz, Dire... |
| Date May 19, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-557 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters INFORMATION REPORTING IRS Could Improve Cost Basis and Transaction Settlement Reporting Implementation GAO-11-557 May 2011 INFORMATION REPORTING
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability IRS Could Improve Cost Basis and Transaction Settlement Reporting Implementation
Highlights of GAO-11-557, a report... |
| Date May 12, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-533R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 May 12, 2011 The Honorable Sander Levin Ranking Member Committee on Ways and Means House of Representatives The Honorable Richard Neal Ranking Member Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures Committee on Ways and Means House of Representatives The Honorable Lloyd Doggett Member Committee on Ways and Means House of Representatives S... |
| Date April 28, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-432 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2011 Report to the Committee on Natural Resources, House of Representatives INDIAN ARTS AND CRAFTS Size of Market and Extent of Misrepresentation Are Unknown GAO-11-432 April 2011 INDIAN ARTS AND CRAFTS
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Size of Market and Extent of Misrepresentation Are Unknown
Highlights of GAO-11-432, a report t... |
| Date April 28, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-485 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters RECOVERY ACT Thousands of Recovery Act Contract and Grant Recipients Owe Hundreds of Millions in Federal Taxes GAO-11-485 April 2011 RECOVERY ACT
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Thousands of Recovery Act Contract and Grant Recipients Owe Hundreds of Millions in Federal Taxes
Highlights of ... |
| Date April 12, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-540T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, April 12, 2011 Testimony Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAX ADMINISTRATION Preliminary Information on Selected Foreign Practices That May Provide Useful Insights
Statement of Michael Brostek, Director Strategic Issues Team GAO-11-540T April 2011 TAX ADMINISTRATION
Accountabi... |
| Date March 31, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-336 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2011 Report to the Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate TAX PREPARER REGULATION IRS Needs a Documented Framework to Achieve Goal of Improving Taxpayer Compliance GAO-11-336 March 2011 TAX PREPARER REGULATION
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability IRS Needs a Documented Fram... |
| Date March 10, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-272 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters FEDERAL TAX COLLECTION Potential for Using Passport Issuance to Increase Collection of Unpaid Taxes GAO-11-272 March 2011 FEDERAL TAX COLLECTION
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Potential for Using Passport Issuance to Increase Collection of Unpaid Taxes
Highlights of GAO-11-272, a report t... |
| Date Nov. 18, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-11-218T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Thursday, November 18, 2010 Testimony before the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, U.S. Senate SMALL BUSINESSES Tax Compliance Benefits and Opportunities to Mitigate Costs on Third Parties of Miscellaneous Income Reporting Requirements
Statement of James R. White, Director Strategi... |
| Date Sept. 29, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-938 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION Management Oversight Needed to Ensure Accurate Treatment of State and Local Government Employees GAO-10-938 September 2010 SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Management Oversight Needed to Ensure Accurate Treatment of State and... |
| Date May 26, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-687R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2010 Correspondence to Congressional Requesters INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Assessment of Budget Justification for Fiscal Year 2011 Identified Opportunities to Enhance Transparency GAO-10-687R United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 May 26, 2010 The Honorable Richard J. Durbin Chairman The Honorable Susan Collins Ranki... |
| Date March 3, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-481T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EST Wednesday, March 3, 2010 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, U.S. Senate MEDICARE PART D CMS Oversight of Part D Sponsors’ Fraud and Abuse Pro... |
| Date Jan. 4, 2010 |
Report No. OIG-10-3 |
Title
January 4, 2010 INFORMATION SECURITY
Evaluation of GAO’s Information Security Program and Practices for Fiscal Year 2009
Objectives: Although not obligated by law to comply, GAO has adopted the requirements of the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (FISMA) to strengthen its information security program and demonstrate its ongoing commitment to lead by example. GAO’s Office of ... |
| Date Dec. 15, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-10-195 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2009 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAX GAP Actions Needed to Address Noncompliance with S Corporation Tax Rules GAO-10-195 December 2009 TAX GAP Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-195, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliability Actions Needed to Address Noncompliance with S Corpor... |
| Date Nov. 17, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-10-238R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 B-318974 November 17, 2009 The Honorable Tom Harkin Chairman The Honorable Michael B. Enzi Ranking Minority Member Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions United States Senate The Honorable George Miller Chairman The Honorable John Kline Ranking Minority Member Committee on Education and Labor House of Representatives ... |
| Date Oct. 22, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-10-166T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, October 22, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER TAX CREDIT Taxpayers’ Use of the Credit and Implementation and Compliance Challenges
Statement of James R. White, Director Strategic Issues GAO-10... |
| Date Sept. 25, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-807 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters OVERSIGHT OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATORS Action Needed to Improve Timeliness and Enhance Scope of FDA’s Debarment and Disqualification Processes for Medical Product Investigators GAO-09-807 September 2009 OVERSIGHT OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATORS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-807, a report to congressiona... |
| 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 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 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-09-754 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2009 Report to Congressional Committees INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Review of the Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Request GAO-09-754 June 2009 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-754, a report to congressional committees. Accountability Integrity Reliability Review of the Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Request Why GAO Did This Study
The fi... |
| Date May 15, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-652 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2009 Report to Congressional Committees DOD BUSINESS SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION Recent Slowdown in Institutionalizing Key Management Controls Needs to Be Addressed GAO-09-586 May 2009 DOD BUSINESS SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-586, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Recent Slowdown in I... |
| 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 March 23, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-525T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Monday, March 23, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives 2010 CENSUS Communications Campaign Has Potential to Boost Participation
Statement of Robert Goldenkoff Director, St... |
| Date March 17, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-480T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, March 17, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives INTERNATIONAL TRADE Effective Export Programs Can Help In Achieving U.S. Economic Goals
Statement of Loren Yager, Director International... |
| 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 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. 8, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-78 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2008 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Natural Resources, House of Representatives NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE Improvements Are Needed in the Federal Process Used to Protect Marine Mammals from Commercial Fishing GAO-09-78 December 2008 NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-78, a report to the Chairman... |
| 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 Nov. 7, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-45 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2008 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAX ADMINISTRATION IRS Needs to Strengthen Its Approach for Evaluating the SRFMI Data-Sharing Pilot Program GAO-09-45 November 2008 TAX ADMINISTRATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-45, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliability IRS Needs to ... |
| Date Sept. 9, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-946 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate SOVEREIGN WEALTH FUNDS Publicly Available Data on Sizes and Investments for Some Funds Are Limited GAO-08-946 September 2008 SOVEREIGN WEALTH FUNDS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-946, a report to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Se... |
| 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. 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... |
