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 2007 FY 2006 FY 2005
Investigations Initiated
218 197 248
Prosecution Recommendations
196 153 140
Indictments/Informations
131 135 119
Sentenced
123 109 118
Incarceration Rate*
81.3% 89.0% 85.6%
Avg. Months to Serve
19 18 18

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