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| 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 29, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-563 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2007 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Oversight, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives TAX COMPLIANCE Thousands of Organizations Exempt from Federal Income Tax Owe Nearly $1 Billion in Payroll and Other Taxes GAO-07-563 June 2007 TAX COMPLIANCE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-563, a report to the Ranking ... |
| Date June 15, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-752 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2007 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Administrative Oversight and the Courts, Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. Senate SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS Federal Actions Could Further Decrease Availability in Public Records, though Other Vulnerabilities Remain GAO-07-752 Contents Letter
Conclusions Recommendations for Executive Action Agency Comm... |
| Date June 7, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-629 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2007 Report to the Acting Commissioner of Internal Revenue INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Status of GAO Financial Audit and Related Financial Management Report Recommendations GAO-07-629 June 2007 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-629, a report to the Acting Commissioner of Internal Revenue Accountability Integrity Reliabilit... |
| 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 18, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-692R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 May 18, 2007 The Honorable Mark W. Everson Commissioner of Internal Revenue Subject: Management Report: IRS’s First-Year Implementation of the Requirements of the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Revised Circular No. A-123 Dear Mr. Everson: This letter summarizes our review of the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) impl... |
| Date May 11, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-689R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 May 11, 2007 The Honorable Mark W. Everson Commissioner of Internal Revenue Subject: Management Report: Improvements Needed in IRS’s Internal Controls Dear Mr. Everson: In November 2006, 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 years... |
| 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 16, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-579 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2007 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate IRS EMERGENCY PLANNING Headquarters Plans Supported Response to 2006 Flooding, but Additional Guidance Could Improve All Hazard Preparedness GAO-07-579 April 2007 IRS EMERGENCY PLANNING Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-579, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S. Sena... |
| Date April 12, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-720T |
Title
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 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... |
| Date April 3, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-673 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2007 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Oversight, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Interim Results of the 2007 Tax Filing Season and the Fiscal Year 2008 Budget Request GAO-07-673 April 2007 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-673, a report to the Ranking... |
| Date March 30, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-237 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2007 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAX ADMINISTRATION Additional Time Needed to Complete Offshore Tax Evasion Examinations GAO-07-237 March 2007 TAX ADMINISTRATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-237, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliability Additional Time Needed to Complete Of... |
| Date March 30, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-364 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2007 Report to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue INFORMATION SECURITY Further Efforts Needed to Address Significant Weaknesses at the Internal Revenue Service GAO-07-364 March 2007 INFORMATION SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-364, a report to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue Accountability Integrity Reliability Further Efforts... |
| 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 |
Title
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 |
Title
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 Feb. 15, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-247 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2007 Report to Congressional Committees BUSINESS SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION Internal Revenue Service’s Fiscal Year 2007 Expenditure Plan GAO-07-247 a February 2007 BUSINESS SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-247, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Internal Revenue Service’s Fiscal Y... |
| Date Jan. 31, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-296 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
January 2007 Report to Congressional Committees TAX POLICY New Markets Tax Credit Appears to Increase Investment by Investors in LowIncome Communities, but Opportunities Exist to Better Monitor Compliance GAO-07-296 January 2007 TAX POLICY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-296, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliabilit... |
| Date Jan. 23, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-391T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Tuesday, January 23, 2007 Testimony Before the Committee on the Budget, U.S. Senate TAX COMPLIANCE Multiple Approaches Are Needed to Reduce the Tax Gap
Statement of Michael Brostek Director, Tax Issues Strategic Issues Team This testimony was amended on February 9, 2007, to correct the tax gap red... |
| Date Dec. 15, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-07-212 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2006 Report to Congressional Committees BANK SECRECY ACT FinCEN and IRS Need to Improve and Better Coordinate Compliance and Data Management Efforts GAO-07-212 December 2006 BANK SECRECY ACT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-212, a report to congressional committees. Accountability Integrity Reliability FinCEN and IRS Need to Improve and Be... |
| Date Nov. 15, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-07-27 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2006 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives TAX ADMINISTRATION Most Filing Season Services Continue to Improve, but Opportunities Exist for Additional Savings GAO-07-27 November 2006 TAX ADMINISTRATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-27, a report to the Chairman, Subcommitt... |
| Date Nov. 15, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-07-26 |
Title
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 Nov. 9, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-07-136 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2006 Report to the Secretary of the Treasury FINANCIAL AUDIT IRS’s Fiscal Years 2006 and 2005 Financial Statements GAO-07-136 a November 2006 FINANCIAL AUDIT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-136, a report to the Secretary of the Treasury Accountability Integrity Reliability IRS’s Fiscal Years 2006 and 2005 Financial Statements Why GAO ... |
| Date Oct. 6, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-07-112 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2006 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAX ADMINISTRATION Little Evidence of Procedural Errors in Collection Due Process Appeal Cases, but Opportunities Exist to Improve the Program GAO-07-112 October 2006 TAX ADMINISTRATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-112, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability ... |
| Date Sept. 29, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-1065 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2006 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAX DEBT COLLECTION IRS Needs to Complete Steps to Help Ensure Contracting Out Achieves Desired Results and Best Use of Federal Resources GAO-06-1065 September 2006 TAX DEBT COLLECTION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-1065, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountabilit... |
| 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 |
Title
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 27, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-799 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2006 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS Collecting More Data on Donor-Advised Funds and Supporting Organizations Could Help Address Compliance Challenges GAO-06-799 July 2006 TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-799, a report to the Chairman, Committee on ... |
| Date July 26, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-1000T |
Title
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 July 7, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-959R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 July 7, 2006 The Honorable Jim Ramstad Chairman Subcommittee on Oversight Committee on Ways and Means House of Representatives Subject: CFC Charities: Responses to Posthearing Questions Dear Mr. Chairman: This letter responds to your request for additional information related to the subcommittee’s May 25, 2006 hearing on whether... |
| Date June 13, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-851T |
Title
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 June 13, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-603 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2006 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate CAPITAL GAINS TAX GAP Requiring Brokers to Report Securities Cost Basis Would Improve Compliance if Related Challenges Are Addressed GAO-06-603 a June 2006 CAPITAL GAINS TAX GAP Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-603, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity R... |
| Date June 6, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-560 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2006 Report to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Status of Recommendations from Financial Audits and Related Financial Management Reports GAO-06-560 June 2006 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-560, a report to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue Accountability Integrity Reliability Status of... |
| Date May 12, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-543R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 May 12, 2006 The Honorable Mark W. Everson Commissioner of Internal Revenue Subject: Management Report: Improvements Needed in IRS’s Internal Controls Dear Mr. Everson: In November 2005, 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 years... |
| Date April 27, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-499T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Thursday, April 27, 2006 Statement for the Record Before the Subcommittee on Transportation, Treasury, the Judiciary, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Assessment of the Interim Results of the 2006 Filing Seaso... |
| Date April 20, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-525 |
Title
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 6, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-615T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Thursday, April 6, 2006 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Assessment of the Interim Results of the 2006 Filing Season and Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Request
Statement of James R. White Director Strategic Issu... |
| Date April 4, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-563T |
Title
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 |
Title
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 March 23, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-328 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2006 Report to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue INFORMATION SECURITY Continued Progress Needed to Strengthen Controls at the Internal Revenue Service GAO-06-328 a March 2006 INFORMATION SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-328, a report to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue Accountability Integrity Reliability Continued Progress Ne... |
| Date March 20, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-310 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2006 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Transportation, Treasury, the Judiciary, HUD, and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate BUSINESS SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION IRS Needs to Complete Recent Efforts to Develop Policies and Procedures to Guide Requirements Development and Management
This report was reposted to the inter... |
| Date Feb. 21, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-360 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2006 Report to Congressional Committees BUSINESS SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION Internal Revenue Service’s Fiscal Year 2006 Expenditure Plan GAO-06-360 a February 2006 BUSINESS SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-360, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Internal Revenue Service’s Fiscal Y... |
| Date Feb. 15, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-453T |
Title
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 |
Title
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. 10, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-06-137 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2005 Report to the Secretary of the Treasury FINANCIAL AUDIT IRS’s Fiscal Years 2005 and 2004 Financial Statements GAO-06-137 a November 2005 FINANCIAL AUDIT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-137, a report to the Secretary of the Treasury Accountability Integrity Reliability IRS's Fiscal Years 2005 and 2004 Financial Statements Why GAO Di... |
| Date Oct. 26, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-06-208T |
Title
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. 27, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-999R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 September 27, 2005 The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Chairman The Honorable Max Baucus Ranking Minority Member Committee on Finance United States Senate Subject: Activities of the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration The Department of the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) audits and investigate... |
