IRS Releases Updated Tax Gap Estimates
The IRS released a new set of tax gap estimates on tax years 2014 through 2016 showing the estimated gross tax gap increased to $496 billion, a rise of more than $58 billion from the prior estimate.
Underreporting income remains the main contributor to the gap at nearly $400 billion of the $496 billion total. Income from digital assets and crypto currency are identified as areas of noncompliance. The IRS uses this information to direct its compliance resources.
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The full 36-page report can be found here.
