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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 June 21, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-494R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 June 21, 2011 The Honorable Douglas H. Shulman Commissioner of Internal Revenue Subject: Management Report: Improvements Are Needed to Enhance the Internal Revenue Service’s Internal Controls and Operating Effectiveness Dear Mr. Shulman: In November 2010, we issued our report on the results of our audit of the financial statemen... |
| Date May 25, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-691T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. EDT Wednesday, May 25, 2011 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives TAX REFUNDS Enhanced Prerefund Compliance Checks Could Yield Significant Benefits
Statement of Michael Brostek, Director Strategic Issues GAO-11-691T May 25, 2011 TAX REFUN... |
| 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 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 30, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-333 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters PRIVATE PENSIONS Some Key Features Lead to an Uneven Distribution of Benefits GAO-11-333 March 2011 PRIVATE PENSIONS
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Some Key Features Lead to An Uneven Distribution of Benefits
Highlights of GAO-11-333, a report to congressional requesters Why GAO Did This ... |
| 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 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 Sept. 2, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-1025R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 September 2, 2010 The Honorable John Lewis Chairman Subcommittee on Oversight Committee on Ways and Means House of Representatives Subject: Tax Administration: Usage and Selected Analyses of the First-Time Homebuyer Credit Mr. Chairman: As an important part of the economic stimulus efforts, Congress enacted the FirstTime Homebuyer... |
| Date April 30, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-521R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 30, 2010 The Honorable Max Baucus Chairman The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Ranking Member Committee on Finance United States Senate The Honorable Sander M. Levin Acting Chairman The Honorable Dave Camp Ranking Member Committee on Ways and Means House of Representatives Subject: Health Coverage Tax Credit: Participation and... |
| Date March 12, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-464R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 March 12, 2010 The Honorable Max Baucus Chairman The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Ranking Member Committee on Finance United States Senate The Honorable Sander M. Levin Acting Chairman The Honorable Dave Camp Ranking Member Committee on Ways and Means House of Representatives Subject: Revitalization Programs: Empowerment Zones, E... |
| 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 Jan. 14, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-17 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
January 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters DISASTER ASSISTANCE Federal Assistance for Permanent Housing Primarily Benefited Homeowners; Opportunities Exist to Better Target Rental Housing Needs GAO-10-17 January 2010 DISASTER ASSISTANCE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-17, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliabili... |
| Date Nov. 6, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-10-136 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2009 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAX POLICY The Research Tax Credit’s Design and Administration Can Be Improved GAO-10-136 November 2009 TAX POLICY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-136, a report to Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliability The Research Tax Credit's Design and Administratio... |
| 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. 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 June 18, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-795T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Thursday, June 18, 2009 Testimony Before Subcommittees of Ways and Means and Financial Services, House of Representatives NEW MARKETS TAX CREDIT Minority Entities Are Less Successful in Obtaining Awards Than Non-Minority Entities
Statement of Michael Brostek, Director, Strategic Issues GAO-09-795T... |
| 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 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 Nov. 13, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-18SP |
Title
ENSURING OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN AND FAMILIES November 2008 GAO-09-18SP November 2008 HIGHLIGHTS OF A FORUM Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-18SP, a GAO forum Accountability Integrity Reliability Ensuring Opportunities for Disadvantaged Children and Families Why GAO Convened This Forum
Investments in the education and health of children are critical to the nation’s future, as the... |
| Date Aug. 12, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-950 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2008 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate U.S. MULTINATIONAL CORPORATIONS Effective Tax Rates Are Correlated with Where Income Is Reported GAO-08-950 August 2008 U.S. MULTINATIONAL CORPORATIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-950, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliability Effective Tax... |
| Date July 24, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-957 |
Title
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 July 16, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-913 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2008 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate, and the Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives GULF OPPORTUNITY ZONE States Are Allocating Federal Tax Incentives to Finance Low-Income Housing and a Wide Range of Private Facilities GAO-08-913 July 2008 GULF OPPORTUNITY ZONE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-913, a report to ... |
| Date Feb. 15, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-367 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2008 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives VEHICLE DONATIONS Selected Charities Reported Mixed Experiences after Changes in Vehicle Donation Rules GAO-08-367 February 2008 VEHICLE DONATIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-367, a report to the Chairman, Subcom... |
| Date Aug. 10, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-1110 |
Title
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 June 8, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-713 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2007 Report to Congressional Requesters BIOFUELS DOE Lacks a Strategic Approach to Coordinate Increasing Production with Infrastructure Development and Vehicle Needs GAO-07-713 June 2007 BIOFUELS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-713, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability DOE Lacks a Strategic Approach to Coo... |
| 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 April 30, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-593R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 30, 2007 The Honorable Bernard Sanders United States Senate Subject: Information on Selected Issues Concerning Banking Activities Dear Senator Sanders: This letter responds to your request for information on (1) selected federal expenditures, policies, and programs that affect the U.S. banking industry and (2) certain bankin... |
| 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 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 Dec. 5, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-07-262T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Tuesday, December 5, 2006 Testimony Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION Multiple Tax Preferences and Title IV Student Aid Programs Create a Complex Education Financing Environment
Statement of Michael Brostek Director, Tax Issues Strategic Issues Team George A. Sco... |
| Date May 19, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-541 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2006 Report to the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate PUERTO RICO Fiscal Relations with the Federal Government and Economic Trends during the Phaseout of the Possessions Tax Credit
On June 14, 2006, the PDF file was revised to show on page 65, third paragraph: $4.2 million rather than $3,755 for pharmaceuti... |
| 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 July 29, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-684 |
Title
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 Dec. 30, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-05-92 |
Title
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-04-1029 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2004 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate HEALTH COVERAGE TAX CREDIT Simplified and More Timely Enrollment Process Could Increase Participation GAO-04-1029 a September 2004 HEALTH COVERAGE TAX CREDIT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-04-1029, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliability Sim... |
| Date May 7, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-721R |
Title
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 March 5, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-306 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2004 Report to Congressional Committees COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Federal Revitalization Programs Are Being Implemented, but Data on the Use of Tax Benefits Are Limited GAO-04-306 March 2004 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Federal Revitalization Programs Are Being Implemented, but Data on the Use of Tax Benefits Are Limited Highlights of GAO-04-306, a report to ... |
| Date Feb. 17, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-372 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 2004 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAX ADMINISTRATION IRS Issued Advance Child Tax Credit Payments on Time but Should Study Lessons Learned GAO-04-372 a February 2004 TAX ADMINISTRATION IRS Issued Advance Child Tax Credit Payments on Time but Should Study Lessons Learned Highlights of GAO-04-372, a report to the Chairman and Ra... |
| Date Jan. 30, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-326 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2004 Report to Congressional Committees NEW MARKETS TAX CREDIT PROGRAM Progress Made in Implementation, but Further Actions Needed to Monitor Compliance GAO-04-326 a January 2004 NEW MARKETS TAX CREDIT Progress Made in Implementation, but Further Actions Needed to Monitor Compliance Highlights of GAO-04-326, a report to congressional committees T... |
| Date Sept. 30, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-1102 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters TAX ADMINISTRATION Information Is Not Available to Determine Whether $5 Billion in Liberty Zone Tax Benefits Will Be Realized GAO-03-1102 September 2003 TAX ADMINISTRATION Information Is Not Available to Determine Whether $5 Billion in Liberty Zone Tax Benefits Will Be Realized Highlights of GAO-03-1102, ... |
| Date Sept. 30, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-794 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters EARNED INCOME CREDIT Qualifying Child Certification Test Appears Justified, but Evaluation Plan Is Incomplete GAO-03-794 a September 2003 EARNED INCOME CREDIT Qualifying Child Certification Test Appears Justified, but Evaluation Plan Is Incomplete Highlights of GAO-03-794, a report to congressional reques... |
| Date Sept. 10, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-905 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters FEDERAL STUDENT AID Expanding Eligibility for Less Than Halftime Students Could Increase Program Costs, But Benefits Uncertain GAO-03-905 September 2003 FEDERAL STUDENT AID Expanding Eligibility for Less Than Halftime Students Could Increase Program Costs, But Benefits Uncertain Highlights of GAO-03-905, ... |
| Date Dec. 11, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-03-39 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 2002 Report to Congressional Committees BUSINESS TAX INCENTIVES Incentives to Employ Workers with Disabilities Receive Limited Use and Have an Uncertain Impact GAO-03-39 December 2002 BUSINESS TAX INCENTIVES Incentives to Employ Workers with Disabilities Receive Limited Use and Have an Uncertain Impact Highlights of GAO-03-39, a report to the Ch... |
| Date Dec. 6, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-03-223R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 December 6, 2002 Congressional Committees Subject: New Markets Tax Credit: Status of Implementation and Issues Related to GAO’s Mandated Reports The New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) Program provides a credit against federal taxes for up to $15 billion of investments made in low-income communities. The NMTC Program is part of a federal ini... |
| Date Sept. 13, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-751 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2002 Report to Congressional Committees STUDENT AID AND TAX BENEFITS Better Research and Guidance Will Facilitate Comparison of Effectiveness and Student Use GAO-02-751 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Hope and Lifetime Learning Credits Provide Benefits for a Substantial Portion of Undergraduate Students Available Policy and Instruct... |
| Date April 25, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-449 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2002 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives EARNED INCOME CREDIT Opportunities To Make Recertification Program Less Confusing and More Consistent GAO-02-449 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Scope and Methodology One Standard Form Used in the Recertification Process Is of Q... |
| Date Dec. 14, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-290R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 December 14, 2001 The Honorable William J. Coyne Ranking Minority Member Subcommittee on Oversight Committee on Ways and Means House of Representatives Subject: Earned Income Tax Credit Eligibility and Participation Dear Mr. Coyne: The Earned Income Tax Credit (EIC), which is expected to provide over $30 billion in refundable credits in ... |
| Date July 10, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-957T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 10, 2001 ALTERNATIVE MOTOR FUELS AND VEHICLES Impact on the Transportation Sector
Statement of Jim Wells, Director, Natural Resources and Environment GAO-01-957T Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee: We are pleased to be here to discus... |
