… deductions claimed by taxpayers in 2010 and corresponding income reported. Individuals who pay alimony can deduct the amount paid from income on their tax return to reduce the amount of tax an … to expand its ability to address the issue," George added. IRS processes also do not ensure that individuals …

… TIGTA Report: IRS Awards Program Complies with Federal Regulations Press Release April 22, … award program for Internal Revenue Service (IRS) employees complies with Federal regulations, some employees with tax … the integrity of the system of tax administration," he added. TIGTA conducted its audit because new Federal …

… Report on the IRS Filing Season: More E-Filing From Home Computers Press Release April 16, 2014 … WASHINGTON - … this time last year and more taxpayers are using their home computers to file their tax returns, according to a report … its review of the 2014 Filing Season in September 2014, he added. As a result of the 16-day Government shutdown at the …

… has received reports of over 20,000 contacts and has become aware of thousands of victims who have collectively … harmed by these criminals," George said, adding, "Do not become a victim." Inspector General George urged taxpayers to … it really isn't the IRS calling," he said. The callers who commit this fraud often: Use common names and fake IRS badge …

… products and services that enable them to interact and communicate with the IRS, according to current IRS research. … digitally with the IRS to respond to notices or to complete required forms. The increasing number of data … fraudulent returns will not be detected by the IRS," he added. TIGTA recommended that the Deputy Commissioner for …

… without their Social Security Number. Finally, a comprehensive process has not been established to ensure … timely address taxpayer voicemail messages. TIGTA recommended that the IRS ensure that required acknowledgement … problems of these victims efficiently and effectively," he added. Read the report . … TIGTA - 2015-43 … Improvements …

… TIGTA Releases Review of IRS FISMA Compliance Press Release December 1, 2015 … WASHINGTON - The … found that the IRS's Information Security Program generally complied with the FISMA requirements. Three program areas … to protect it against unauthorized access or loss," he added. TIGTA does not include recommendations as part of its …

… - Congress enacted legislation to increase voluntary compliance of businesses through information reporting. The … 2012. This is also when the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) committed to a multiyear, multi-treatment stream compliance … impact on the IRS's ability to reduce the Tax Gap," he added. TIGTA also found that the IRS received 2,933 Forms …

… Employers Who Do Not Comply With Requests to Provide Complete and Accurate Wage Documents Are Not Always Assessed … benefits available to the employee upon retirement," he added. TIGTA recommended that the IRS (1) develop a process …

… Alert" Press Release November 5, 2015 … WASHINGTON - Many computer system interconnections in use at the Internal … General for Tax Administration. "If not, failures could compromise the connected systems and the sensitive data that they store, process, or transmit," he added. The IRS agreed with all of the six TIGTA audit …