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Statistical Data - Abusive Return Preparers

 

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.

FY 2009 FY 2008 FY 2007

Investigations Initiated

224 214 218

Prosecution Recommendations

129 134 196

Indictments/Informations

149 142 131

Convictions

115 128 136

Sentenced

136 124 123

Incarceration Rate*  

85.3% 81.5% 81.3%

Avg. Months to Serve

24 18 19

*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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