Statistical Data - Abusive Tax Schemes |
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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.
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FY 2008 |
FY 2007 |
FY 2006 |
Investigations Initiated
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147 |
152 |
152 |
Prosecution Recommendations
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106 |
104 |
103 |
Indictments/Informations
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88 |
86 |
93 |
Sentenced
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71 |
77 |
88 |
Incarceration Rate*
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81.7% |
80.5% |
79.5% |
Avg. Months to Serve
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35 |
33 |
31 |
*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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