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| Date Oct. 20, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-98 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters ADOPTION TAX CREDIT IRS Can Reduce Audits and Refund Delays GAO-12-98 October 2011 ADOPTION TAX CREDIT
IRS Can Reduce Audits and Refund Delays
Highlights of GAO-12-98, a report to congressional requesters Why GAO Did This Study
The federal adoption tax credit, established in 1996, was amended in 2010... |
| Date Sept. 20, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-948R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 September 20, 2011 Congressional Addressees Subject: Afghanistan’s Donor Dependence The United States has allocated over $72 billion to secure, stabilize, and rebuild Afghanistan since 2002, and the President requested over $18 billion for these purposes for fiscal year 2012. GAO has on numerous occasions raised doubts about the... |
| 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 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 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 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-11-485 |
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 April 6, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-495SP |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
GAO’s State and Local Fiscal Simulations
Fiscal sustainability presents a national challenge shared by all levels of government. Since 2007, GAO has published long-term fiscal simulations for the state and local government sector. These simulations show that, like the federal government, the state and local sector faces persistent and long-term ... |
| Date March 31, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-401 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2011 Report to Congressional Committees STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS Knowledge of Past Recessions Can Inform Future Federal Fiscal Assistance GAO-11-401 March 2011 STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Knowledge of Past Recessions Can Inform Future Federal Fiscal Assistance
Highlights of GAO-11-401, a report... |
| Date March 29, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-481 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters 2011 TAX FILING IRS Dealt with Challenges to Date but Needs Additional Authority to Verify Compliance GAO-11-481 Contents Letter
Scope and Methodology Background Interim Filing Season Results Conclusion Matter for Congressional Consideration Agency Comments and Our Evaluation 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 Appendix I U... |
| Date March 18, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-474R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 March 18, 2011 Congressional Addressees: Subject: List of Selected Federal Programs That Have Similar or Overlapping Objectives, Provide Similar Services, or Are Fragmented Across Government Missions This report supplements our March 1, 2011, report Opportunities to Reduce Potential Duplication in Government Programs, Save Tax Dol... |
| 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 March 7, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-344 |
Title
GAO
March 2011 United States Government Accountability Office Report to the Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate ELECTRONIC TAX RETURN FILING Improvements Can Be Made before Mandate Becomes Fully Implemented GAO-11-344 Contents Letter
Background Summary of Findings Conclusions Matter for Congressional Consideration Recommendations for ... |
| Date March 3, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-441T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EST Thursday, March 3, 2011 Testimony Before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Opportunities to Reduce Potential Duplication in Government Programs, Save Tax Dollars, and Enhance Revenue
Statement of Gene L. Dodaro Comptroller General of the United States GAO-11-441T Mr. Chairman, ... |
| Date March 1, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-318SP |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2011 Report to Congressional Addressees Opportunities to Reduce Potential Duplication in Government Programs, Save Tax Dollars, and Enhance Revenue GAO-11-318SP Contents Letter Section I GAO Identified Areas of Potential Duplication, Overlap, and Fragmentation, Which, if Effectively Addressed, Could Provide Financial and Other Benefits 1 5 S... |
| 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 Aug. 31, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-950 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2010 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAX GAP IRS Has Modernized Its Business Nonfiler Program but Could Benefit from More Evaluation and Use of Third-Party Data GAO-10-950 August 2010 TAX GAP
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability IRS Has Modernized Its Business Nonfiler Program but Could Benefit from More Evaluation a... |
| Date June 14, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-804R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 June 14, 2010 The Honorable Mitch McConnell Republican Leader United States Senate The Honorable Joseph Lieberman Chairman The Honorable Susan M. Collins Ranking Member Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs United States Senate The Honorable Charles Grassley Ranking Member Committee on Finance United States Senat... |
| Date April 28, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-632R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 28, 2010 The Honorable Herb Kohl Chairman Special Committee on Aging United States Senate Subject: Retirement Income: Challenges for Ensuring Income throughout Retirement Dear Mr. Chairman: As the life expectancy of Americans continues to increase, the risk that retirees will outlive their assets is a growing challenge. 1 To... |
| Date April 14, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-429 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2010 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives TAX COMPLIANCE IRS May Be Able to Improve Compliance for Nonresident Aliens and Updating Requirements Could Reduce Their Compliance Burden GAO-10-429 April 2010 TAX COMPLIANCE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-429, a repo... |
| Date March 2, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-358 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2010 Report to the Congress STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS’ FISCAL OUTLOOK March 2010 Update GAO-10-358 March 2010 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-358 , a report to the Congress Accountability Integrity Reliability STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS’ FISCAL OUTLOOK
March 2010 Update Why GAO Did This Study
Fiscal sustainability presents a national ... |
| Date Feb. 10, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-349 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2010 Report to Congressional Addressees RECOVERY ACT IRS Quickly Implemented Tax Provisions, but Reporting and Enforcement Improvements Are Needed GAO-10-349 February 2010 RECOVERY ACT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-349, a report to congressional addressees Accountability Integrity Reliability IRS Quickly Implemented Tax Provisions, but ... |
| 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 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. 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. 4, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-641 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2009 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives RETIREMENT SAVINGS Better Information and Sponsor Guidance Could Improve Oversight and Reduce Fees for Participants GAO-09-641 September 2009 RETIREMENT SAVINGS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-641, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Ways and Means, Hou... |
| 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 July 15, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-893T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, July 15, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives CLEAN WATER INFRASTRUCTURE Design Issues and Funding Options for a Clean Water Trust Fund
Statement of Anu K. Mittal, Director Natu... |
| Date June 23, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-688R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 June 23, 2009 Congressional Committees Subject: Military Personnel: Reserve Component Servicemembers on Average Earn More Income while Activated Since September 2001, the Department of Defense (DOD) has relied heavily on the reserve component 1 primarily in support of ongoing contingency operations for the Global War on Terrorism,... |
| 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 29, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-657 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters CLEAN WATER INFRASTRUCTURE A Variety of Issues Need to Be Considered When Designing a Clean Water Trust Fund GAO-09-657 May 2009 CLEAN WATER INFRASTRUCTURE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-657, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability A Variety of Issues Need to Be Conside... |
| 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 Dec. 18, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-157 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters INTERNATIONAL TAXATION Large U.S. Corporations and Federal Contractors with Subsidiaries in Jurisdictions Listed as Tax Havens or Financial Privacy Jurisdictions GAO-09-157 December 2008 INTERNATIONAL TAXATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-157, a report to congressional requesters Accountability I... |
| 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 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 Oct. 24, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-67 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2008 Report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate FEDERAL FARM PROGRAMS USDA Needs to Strengthen Controls to Prevent Payments to Individuals Who Exceed Income Eligibility Limits GAO-09-67 October 2008 FEDERAL FARM PROGRAMS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-67, a report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Sena... |
| 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... |
