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| Date Aug. 12, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-950 |
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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 |
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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 25, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-617 |
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United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2008 Report to Congressional Committees TAX COMPLIANCE Businesses Owe Billions in Federal Payroll Taxes GAO-08-617 July 2008 TAX COMPLIANCE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-617, a report to Congressional Committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Businesses Owe Billions in Federal Payroll Taxes Why GAO Did This Study
GAO previously report... |
| Date July 24, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-957 |
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United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters TAX ADMINISTRATION Comparison of the Reported Tax Liabilities of Foreignand U.S.-Controlled Corporations, 1998-2005 GAO-08-957 July 2008 TAX ADMINISTRATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-957, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Comparison of the Reported Tax Liabil... |
| Date June 30, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-703SP |
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June 2008 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-703SP, a CBO, GAO and JCT forum Accountability Integrity Reliability HIGHLIGHTS OF A JOINT FORUM ON TAX COMPLIANCE
Options for Improvement and Their Budgetary Potential Why CBO, GAO and JCT Convened This Forum
The tax gap—the difference between the tax amounts taxpayers pay voluntarily and on time and what they should pay under the law—has been a long... |
| Date June 26, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-890T |
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United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, June 26, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS Government Actions Could Encourage More Employers to Offer IRAs to Employees
Statement of Barbara D. Bovbjerg, Director Educati... |
| Date June 13, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-618 |
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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 May 22, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-812T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. EDT Thursday, May 22, 2008 Testimony Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate MEDICARE PART D LOWINCOME SUBSIDY SSA Continues to Approve Applicants, but Millions of Individuals Have Not Yet Applied
Statement of Barbara D. Bovbjerg, Director Education, Workforce, and Income Security Issues GA... |
| Date May 1, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-717T |
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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 Feb. 15, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-364 |
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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 |
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| Date Nov. 14, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-08-17 |
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United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2007 Report to the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate MEDICAID Thousands of Medicaid Providers Abuse the Federal Tax System GAO-08-17 November 2007 MEDICAID Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-17, a report to the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on ... |
| Date Nov. 14, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-08-239T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EST Wednesday, November 14, 2007 Testimony Before the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate MEDICAID Thousands of Medicaid Providers Abuse the Federal Tax System
Statement of Gregory D. Kutz, Managing Director Forensic Audi... |
| Date Aug. 10, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-1110 |
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United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2007 Report to the Joint Committee on Taxation ADVANCE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT Low Use and Small Dollars Paid Impede IRS’s Efforts to Reduce High Noncompliance GAO-07-1110 August 2007 ADVANCE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-1110, a report to the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Joint Committee on Taxation Accoun... |
| Date July 13, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-1014 |
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United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2007 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAX GAP A Strategy for Reducing the Gap Should Include Options for Addressing Sole Proprietor Noncompliance GAO-07-1014 July 2007 TAX GAP Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-1014, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliability A Strategy for Reducing the ... |
| Date May 9, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-719T |
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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 12, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-720T |
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United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Thursday, April 12, 2007 Testimony Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate 2007 TAX FILING SEASON Interim Results and Updates of Previous Assessments of Paid Preparers and IRS’s Modernization and Compliance Research Efforts
Statement of James R. White Director Strategic Issues Statement of ... |
| Date April 5, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-570 |
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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... |
| Date March 15, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-423R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 March 15, 2007 The Honorable Max Baucus Chairman Committee on Finance United States Senate The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Ranking Minority Member Committee on Finance United States Senate Subject: Using Data from the Internal Revenue Service’s National Research Program to Identify Potential Opportunities to Reduce the Tax Gap... |
| Date Feb. 22, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-156 |
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United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2007 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAXPAYER ADVOCATE SERVICE Caseload Has Grown and Taxpayers Report Being Satisfied, but Additional Measures of Efficiency and Effectiveness Are Needed GAO-07-156 February 2007 TAXPAYER ADVOCATE SERVICE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-156, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate... |
| Date Feb. 16, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-488T |
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United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Friday, February 16, 2007 Testimony Before the Committee on the Budget, House of Representatives TAX COMPLIANCE Multiple Approaches Are Needed to Reduce the Tax Gap
Statement of Michael Brostek Director, Tax Issues Strategic Issues GAO-07-488T February 16, 2007 TAX COMPLIANCE Highlights
Highlights... |
| Date Nov. 30, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-07-29 |
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United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2006 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives CREDIT UNIONS Greater Transparency Needed on Who Credit Unions Serve and on Senior Executive Compensation Arrangements GAO-07-29 a November 2006 CREDIT UNIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-29, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Ways and Means, House o... |
| Date Nov. 15, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-07-26 |
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GAO
November 2006 Report to the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Procedural Changes Could Enhance Tax Collections GAO-07-26 November 2006 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-26, a report to the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Homeland Security and Gover... |
| Date Sept. 20, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-1113T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, September 20, 2006 Testimony Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate BUSINESS TAX REFORM Simplification and Increased Uniformity of Taxation Would Yield Benefits
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-06-1113T September 20, 2006 BUSINESS TAX REFOR... |
| Date Aug. 3, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-1028T |
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United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. EDT Thursday, August 3, 2006 Testimony Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX POLICY Streamlining, Simplification, and Additional Reforms Are Desirable
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-06-1028T August 3, 2006 INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX PO... |
| Date July 26, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-1000T |
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United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, July 26, 2006 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Taxation and IRS Oversight, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAX COMPLIANCE Opportunities Exist to Reduce the Tax Gap Using a Variety of Approaches
Statement of Michael Brostek Director, Tax Issues Strategic Issues Team GAO-06-1000T Jul... |
| Date June 13, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-851T |
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United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, June 13, 2006 Testimony
Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAX COMPLIANCE Challenges to Corporate Tax Enforcement and Options to Improve Securities Basis Reporting
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroler General of the United States This testimony was amended on July 7, 2006 to ... |
| Date April 20, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-525 |
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United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2006 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate IRS OFFERS IN COMPROMISE Performance Has Been Mixed; Better Management Information and Simplification Could Improve the Program GAO-06-525 a April 2006 IRS OFFERS IN COMPROMISE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-525, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity R... |
| Date April 4, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-563T |
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United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, April 4, 2006 Testimony Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate PAID TAX RETURN PREPARERS In a Limited Study, Chain Preparers Made Serious Errors
Statement of Michael Brostek, Director Strategic Issues GAO-06-563T April 4, 2006 PAID TAX RETURN PREPARERS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-0... |
| Date March 24, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-396 |
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United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2006 Report to the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAX ADMINISTRATION Opportunities to Improve Compliance Decisions and Service to Taxpayers through Enhancements to Appeals’ Feedback Project GAO-06-396 a March 2006 TAX ADMINISTRATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-396, a report to the Committee on F... |
| Date Feb. 15, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-453T |
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United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Wednesday, February 15, 2006 Testimony Before the Committee on Budget, U.S. Senate TAX GAP Making Significant Progress in Improving Tax Compliance Rests on Enhancing Current IRS Techniques and Adopting New Legislative Actions
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GA... |
| Date Nov. 14, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-06-51 |
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United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2005 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives TAX ADMINISTRATION IRS Improved Some Filing Season Services, but Long-term Goals Would Help Manage Strategic Trade-offs GAO-06-51 a November 2005 TAX ADMINISTRATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-51, a report to the Chairman, Sub... |
| Date Nov. 3, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-06-220T |
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United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, November 3, 2005 Testimony Before the Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Issues Regarding the TaxExempt Status of Credit Unions
Statement of Richard J. Hillman, Managing Director Financial Markets and Community Investments GAO-06-220T November 3,... |
| Date Oct. 26, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-06-208T |
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United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EDT Wednesday, October 26, 2005 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, and International Security, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U. S. Senate TAX GAP Multiple Strategies, Better Compliance Data, and LongTerm Goals Are Needed... |
| Date Sept. 15, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-747 |
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United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2005 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAX ADMINISTRATION Systematic Information Sharing Would Help IRS Determine the Deductibility of Civil Settlement Payments GAO-05-747 a September 2005 TAX ADMINISTRATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-747, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Relia... |
| Date Sept. 1, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-1009SP |
Title
Contents Preface Introduction Section 1 Revenue— Taxes Exist to Fund Government
The Current Tax System Historical Trends in Tax Revenue Historical Trends in Federal Spending Borrowing versus Taxing as a Source of Resources Long-term Fiscal Challenge Revenue Effects of Federal Tax Policy Changes General Options Suggested for Fundamental Tax Reform Key Questions 1 4 7 7 13 14 15 17 19 21 22 24 26... |
| Date July 29, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-684 |
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United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2005 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate STUDENT AID AND POSTSECONDARY TAX PREFERENCES Limited Research Exists on Effectiveness of Tools to Assist Students and Families through Title IV Student Aid and Tax Preferences
This report was amended on November 17, 2005 to remove estimated median income data for households with Section 52... |
| Date July 18, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-753 |
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United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2005 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAX COMPLIANCE Better Compliance Data and Long-term Goals Would Support a More Strategic IRS Approach to Reducing the Tax Gap GAO-05-753 a July 2005 TAX COMPLIANCE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-753, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliability Bet... |
| Date March 22, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-408R |
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United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 March 22, 2005 The Honorable David R. Obey Ranking Minority Member Committee on Appropriations House of Representatives Subject: Department of Education's Update of the State and Other Tax Allowance for Student Aid Award Year 2005–2006 Dear Mr. Obey: This letter responds to your request concerning our January 21, 2005, report St... |
| Date Dec. 30, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-05-92 |
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United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2004 Report to Congressional Requesters EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT Implementation of Three New Tests Proceeded Smoothly, But Tests and Evaluation Plans Were Not Fully Documented GAO-05-92 a December 2004 EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-92, a report to Congressional Requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Imp... |
| Date Sept. 30, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-1040 |
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United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2004 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAX ADMINISTRATION IRS Should Take Steps to Improve the Accuracy of Schedule K-1 Data GAO-04-1040 a September 2004 TAX ADMINISTRATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-04-1040, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate. Accountability Integrity Reliability IRS Should Take Steps to I... |
| Date Sept. 13, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-994 |
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United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2004 Report to Congressional Requesters TAX POLICY Historical Tax Treatment of INTELSAT and Current Tax Rules for Satellite Corporations GAO-04-994 a September 2004 TAX POLICY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-04-994, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Historical Tax Treatment of INTELSAT and Current Tax... |
| Date Aug. 31, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-712 |
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United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2004 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security and Claims, Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives TAX ADMINISTRATION IRS Needs to Consider Options for Revising Regulations to Increase the Accuracy of Social Security Numbers on Wage Statements GAO-04-712 a August 2004 TAX ADMINISTRATION IRS Needs to C... |
| Date July 21, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-972T |
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United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, July 21, 2004 Testimony Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAXPAYER INFORMATION Data Sharing and Analysis May Enhance Tax Compliance and Improve Immigration Eligibility Decisions
Statement of Michael Brostek Director, Strategic Issues GAO-04-972T July 21, 2004 TAXPAYER INFORMA... |
| Date May 7, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-721R |
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United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 May 7, 2004 The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Chairman The Honorable Max S. Baucus Ranking Minority Member Committee on Finance United States Senate The Honorable Mark Pryor United States Senate Subject: Military Personnel: Active Duty Compensation and Its Tax Treatment The Department of Defense’s (DOD) total military compensation pack... |
| Date Feb. 12, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-414T |
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United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EST Thursday, February 12, 2004 Testimony
Before the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Some DOD Contractors Abuse the Federal Tax System with Little Consequence
Statement of Gregory D. Kutz Director, Financial Management and Assurance... |
| Date Feb. 2, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-293 |
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United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 2004 Report to Congressional Requesters INTERNATIONAL TAXATION Information on Federal Contractors With Offshore Subsidiaries GAO-04-293 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Over Half of the 100 Largest Publicly Traded Federal Contractors Report Having a Subsidiary in a Tax Haven Country, Including Some that Report Having a Foreign Sales... |
