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Econometric Models for Multi-Stage Audit Processes: An Application to the IRS National Research Program

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  • Brian Erard

    (B. Erard & Associates)

  • Jonathan S. Feinstein

    (Yale School of Management)

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We develop an econometric methodology to control for errors in assessments that result from multi-stage audit processes. We then apply our methodology to data from a random sample of individual income tax audits collected under the Internal Revenue Service’s National Research Program to assess the extent to which noncompliance is successfully identified on various income line items of the tax return.

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  • Brian Erard & Jonathan S. Feinstein, 2007. "Econometric Models for Multi-Stage Audit Processes: An Application to the IRS National Research Program," International Center for Public Policy Working Paper Series, at AYSPS, GSU paper0723, International Center for Public Policy, Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, Georgia State University.
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    6. Feinstein, Jonathan S, 1990. "Detection Controlled Estimation," Journal of Law and Economics, University of Chicago Press, vol. 33(1), pages 233-276, April.
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