Government auditors say much of the money has been wasted on ill-conceived projects that have done little to improve tax compliance or customer service.
It may provide marginal improvements on tax compliance and in the equity of the tax system.
He notes that researching patents, and then licensing them, would just make tax compliance more costly.
It turns out that random audits are a very ineffective way to get tax compliance.
The act is part of the United States's efforts to improve tax compliance when dealing with foreign financial assets and offshore accounts.
Specifically, the committee has commenced investigation of tax compliance by banks.
A background check, including a review of the applicant's tax compliance, is conducted.
Taxpayer identification numbers and source withholding are used to enforce tax compliance.
Authorities are trying to increase tax compliance and collection in the wake of the global crisis.
The software can also generate forms or filings needed for tax compliance.