IRS Fiscal year 2011 Data Book

The IRS issued their fiscal year 2011 Data Book.  The 2011 Data Book provides a snap snapshot of agency activities for the year.  For example, the IRS collected $2.4 trillion and processed more than 234 million tax returns.  Below are some interesting statistics related to tax resolution.

82% of annual individual tax returns selected for audit resulted in a change.  On average, the changes made resulted in about $11,000 of additional taxes per return.

71% of annual business tax returns selected for audit resulted in a change.  On average, the changes made resulted in about $850,000 of additional taxes per return.

30% of the annual individual income tax returns selected for audit claimed the Earn Income Tax Credit (EITC).

The IRS Substitute for Return program resulted in $14.4 billion of additional taxes.

The IRS assessed $31 billion in penalties.  The IRS abated $11 billion in penalties.

On average, 34% of individual penalties were abated and 44% of business penalties were abated.

There were 59,000 Offer in Compromises (settlements) filed.  33% of the offers submitted were accepted.

IRS issued 3.7 billion levies.  This is an increase of 4% compared to 2010.

If you need relief from the IRS, ALG Tax Solutions, P.C. can help.  Call us at 855-MI-TaxHelp. (855-648-2943)

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