Compilation of GAO's Work on Tax Administration Activities During 1982

GAO submitted its sixth annual report on its work in the tax administration area which included: (1) open recommendations to Congress from reports issued before and during 1982; (2) legislative action taken during 1982 on recommendations; (3) recommendations to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue during 1982; (4) reports on tax administration matters issued during 1982; (5) testimony given by GAO during 1982; (6) scope and subject matter of reviews initiated during 1982 pursuant to Public Law 95-125; and (7) a GAO order relating to safeguarding tax returns and return information and procedures followed when undertaking reviews at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.