The Commissioner, Wage and Investment Division, should ensure that appropriate actions are taken on the 1,938 IRS-confirmed frivolous returns that TIGTA identified to secure a valid return from the taxpayer and assess the frivolous return penalty where…

Date Issued

August 30, 2016

Recommendation number

Status

Closed

The Commissioner, Wage and Investment Division, should ensure that appropriate actions are taken on the 1,938 IRS-confirmed frivolous returns that TIGTA identified to secure a valid return from the taxpayer and assess the frivolous return penalty where applicable.

Report

Actions Are Needed to Better Identify and Address Individuals Who File Tax Returns Using Frivolous Arguments

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