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Statistical Data - Abusive Tax Schemes

 

How to Interpret Criminal Investigation Data

Since actions on a specific investigation may cross fiscal years, the data shown in cases initiated may not always represent the same universe of cases shown in other actions within the same fiscal year.

The following statistics represent IRS Criminal Investigation's investigative efforts involving promoters, clients and other individuals involved in abusive trust schemes.

FY 2011 FY 2010 FY 2009

Investigations Initiated

166 227 185

Prosecution Recommendations

140 125 105

Indictments/Informations

86 100 88

 Sentenced

95 76 79

 Incarceration Rate*   

76.8% 71.1% 75.9%

 Avg. Months to Serve

30 35 38

*Incarceration includes confinement to federal prison, halfway house, home detention, or some combination thereof.
Data Source: Criminal Investigation Management Information System.


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Page Last Reviewed or Updated: October 11, 2011