… of the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS's) use of leased office space. The new report found that while the IRS … has improved its controls over leased office space, as compared to TIGTA's findings in a 2004 audit report, the IRS … its planned hiring of over 3,400 employees by September 30, 2009. Approximately 70 percent of those new hires are …

… anti-fraud program. TIGTA found that the Division's five offices have implemented changes to their anti-fraud … of the referrals for investigation and prosecution. TIGTA recommended that the TE/GE Division develop and implement a … placed in tax-exempt organizations by taxpayers and the good work done by most of them are not tarnished," Inspector …

… TIGTA Releases Audit of the IRS's Controls Over Computer System Access By … of controlling contractors' access to its computer systems. From a sample of seven IRS computer systems, TIGTA found …

… Service. At the time, he had an outstanding personal income tax liability of approximately $300,000. In addition, based on his own statements, he had approximately $4,000,000 hidden offshore in a Jamaican bank account that he was concerned …

… the arrests of five individuals based upon criminal complaints alleging that they were involved in schemes to … (IRS) agents and use the threat of arrest to obtain money from victims by falsely representing that the victims owed … wire services. "No legitimate United States Treasury or IRS official will demand that anyone make payments via …

… Billions of Dollars in Potentially Erroneous Earned Income Tax Credit Claims May Go Unaddressed Press Release May … "significant improper payments" in Federal programs. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has declared the … Tax Credit improper payment rate for Fiscal Year 2015 is 30.7 percent, with potential improper payments totaling $1.8 …

… Individual Taxpayers Who Deduct Potential Hobby Losses to Offset Other Income Press Release May 4, 2016 … WASHINGTON - The Treasury … "hobby losses" from unprofitable business activity. The tax code allows taxpayers to deduct all ordinary and necessary …

… tax credit, the Premium Tax Credit (PTC), to help offset the cost of health care insurance for those with low or moderate income. Individuals can receive the PTC in advance or can … 2.4 million (93 percent) returns. TIGTA is continuing to work with the IRS to determine the cause for calculation …

… Correcting Procedural Errors Could Improve the Tax Refund Offset Program Press Release April 28, 2016 … WASHINGTON - The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) needs to revise computer programming and correct its procedures to ensure it … for Tax Administration (TIGTA). The Internal Revenue Code requires a taxpayer's refund to be offset first to pay …