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The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) was established under the IRS Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998 to provide independent oversight of IRS activities. TIGTA promotes the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of the internal revenue laws. It is also committed to the prevention and detection of fraud, waste, and abuse within the IRS and related entities.

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•	A Budget and Additional Business Measures Would Help the Criminal Investigation Division Better Administer Its Counterterrorism Efforts

•	Weaknesses in Business Resumption Plans could delay recovery from a disaster.

•	An estimated $1.6 billion in fraudulent refunds was issued during the 2006 and 2007 filing seasons


•	Man Pleads Guilty to Interference with a Federal Employee

•	IRS Revenue Agent Arrested After Being Indicted on Charges of Tax Fraud and Obstructing an Investigation

•	Former Employee of IRS Contractor Who Stole and Deposited U.S. Treasury Checks is Sentenced

Last Updated: December 04, 2008