Summary

GAO submitted its 1983 annual report on its work in the tax area.

The report includes: (1) open recommendations to Congress from reports issued before and during 1983; (2) recommendations to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue made during 1983 and actions taken or proposed by the Internal Revenue Service; (3) a listing of reports and testimonies on tax matters issued during 1983; (4) the scope and subject matter of tax-related jobs initiated pursuant to Public Law 95-125 during 1983; and (5) a GAO order relating to safeguarding tax returns and return information and procedures to be followed when undertaking reviews of tax related matters.