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The Large Case Examination Selection Method Consistently Results in High No-Change Rates

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
2020-30-031
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

Recommendations

The Commissioner, LB&I Division, should test the newly developed formulas on available examined returns from more current tax years in addition to the testing on TYs 2010 and 2011 returns.
Recommendation rejected by IRS

The Commissioner, LB&I Division, should weight the examination results data when conducting data analysis in order to appropriately consider the breadth of scope of past examinations.
Recommendation rejected by IRS

The Commissioner, LB&I Division, should consider the noncompliance issues found in past examinations and trend those returns' commonalities to identify returns with potential similar compliance risks for consideration during return selection.
Recommendation rejected by IRS

The Commissioner, LB&I Division, should use accurate and complete examination data, including both tax assessments and refunds, to monitor and evaluate whether the DAS model is achieving the LB&I Division's objectives.
Recommendation rejected by IRS