IRS Logo
Print

Statistical Data - Abusive Tax Schemes

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

149 166 227

Prosecution Recommendations

111 140 125

Indictments/Informations

85 86 100

 Sentenced

75 95 76

 Incarceration Rate*   

74.7% 76.8% 71.1%

 Average Months to Serve

25 30 35

*Incarceration includes confinement to federal prison, halfway house, home detention, or some combination thereof.
Data Source: Criminal Investigation Management Information System.

 


Table of Contents - Abusive Tax Schemes

Criminal Enforcement home page

Page Last Reviewed or Updated: 2012-10-12