The result is that those reporting less than $25,000 in income in 2019 got audited at a rate of 40 in 10,000, while those making $25,000 to $500,000 got audited at just 17 out of every 10,000, GAO said.
IRS audits plummet as wealthy escape scrutiny, poorest taxpayers get hit
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In addition, the GAO said it identified another 400 applications that received more than the maximum benefit of $9,000 for each person who died - some up to nearly $20,000 - for another roughly $4.7 million in assistance that could've been improper or potentially fraudulent payments.
Once dead, twice billed: GAO questions COVID funeral awards
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