The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) conducted an inquiry and reported in August 2023, that more than 20,000 taxpayer accounts were locked in error due to human and computer problems at the IRS, preventing these taxpayers from accessing their...
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IRS Hires New Employees but Wasn’t Prepared
In fiscal year 2024, the IRS onboarded 19,000 new employees using designated new funds for training to include a one-week orientation program, with a follow-up throughout the year, along with providing new employees with tools and resources necessary to succeed in...
IRS Gets Mixed Reviews in Puerto Rico
The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) inspected IRS facilities in Puerto Rico, with mixed results. On the positive side, the IRS has improved its ability to continue operations when Puerto Rico is affected by natural disasters, and the IRS has...
Increased Audits on Wealthy Taxpayers
The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) analyzed the IRS’ compliance with its promise to increase enforcement on taxpayers with high incomes. TIGTA found that for fiscal year 2024, taxpayers earning more than $400,000 were audited 2.5 times more...
IRS Fraud Investigation Trends Show a 32% Increase
The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) recently reviewed the IRS’ Criminal Investigation Division’s activity following significant budget increases from 2019 through 2023. TIGA confirmed that the division’s special agency staffing has been...
IRS Suggestion Box?
It’s true – the IRS now has a suggestion box where taxpayers can make recommendations on how the IRS may improve (in 500 characters or less). My first thought was the countless number of rude suggestions the IRS will receive, and that the people reviewing the...
TIGTA Reports Prosecution of 642 IRS Employees!
Imagine how tempting it would be if you had access to the federal income tax information of your neighbors, your boss, or an old boyfriend! The IRS implemented the Unauthorized Access, Attempted Access, or Inspection of Taxpayer Records (UNAX) program to help monitor...
Tax Compliance Efforts on a Trillion Dollar Industry: Virtual Currency
Through an audit of the IRS, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) found that despite the IRS Criminal Investigation unit investigating 390 cases and recommending 224 for prosecution between 2018 and 2023, the prevalence of virtual currency...
