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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 2011 FY 2010 FY 2009

Investigations Initiated

371 397 224

Prosecution Recommendations

233 202 129

Indictments/Informations

176 182 149

Convictions

163 145 115

Sentenced

163 132 136

Incarceration Rate*  

87.1% 88.6% 85.3%

Avg. Months to Serve

25 24 24

*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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