TREASURY INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR TAX ADMINISTRATION 2012

The Returns Processing and Accounts Services unit reviews activities related to the preparation and processing of tax returns and the issuing of refunds to taxpayers. This includes customer service activities, outreach efforts, tax law implementation, taxpayer assistance, notices, submission processing, and upfront compliance such as the Frivolous Returns Program and the Criminal Investigation Questionable Refund Program. This unit focuses on (1) all activities leading to the preparation, filing, processing, posting, and adjusting of tax returns and related tax account information for both business and individual taxpayers, and (2) the authorization and monitoring of tax preparers and electronic...