IRS Tax Audit Collections and Rates Declined Last Year

CNBC’s brief report examines a year-over-year decline in money collected through IRS audits and how audit rates changed for high earners and partnerships. It also links the reported trends to reductions in IRS examination and collection staff.

- Audit collections: $6.5 billion last year, compared with $10 billion the year before
- Audit trends: changes affecting taxpayers earning over $400,000 and partnerships
- Staffing: fewer IRS employees assigned to examinations and collections, with the report noting that the effects may continue to emerge

For viewers following U.S. tax enforcement and IRS staffing, this report offers a concise overview of the figures and their source. Consult the full report on CNBC.com for additional context; the segment does not provide individual tax advice or a detailed analysis of tax policy.