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Improvements Are Needed to Correct Continued Deficiencies in the Processing of Taxpayer Referrals of Suspected Tax Fraud

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
2019-40-040
Report Type
Audit
Joint Report
Yes
Participating OIG
Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration
Agency Wide
Yes (agency-wide)
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
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Recommendations

The Commissioner, W&I Division, should update the IRM with a comprehensive prioritization list for routing all information referrals that meet the review criteria of multiple IRS functional areas.

The Commissioner, W&I Division, should establish written procedures to ensure that management coordinates with IRS functional areas to update the Information Referral Routing Guide with complete addresses and current points of contact.