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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 2012 FY 2011 FY 2010

Investigations Initiated

443 371 397

Prosecution Recommendations

276 233 202

Indictments/Informations

202 176 182
Convictions 178 163 145

Sentenced

172 163 132

Incarceration Rate*  

84.3% 87.1% 88.6%

Average Months to Serve

29 25 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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