The IRS says blacks more likely to face audit, says it will do more to erase disparities

Cause they get too much back?

They do a lot of shite at higher rates than you would expect. Murder, steal, rape, etc.

Now do audit rates on conservatives

That explains a lot.

Why, exactly, are they more likely to get one?

Because they are running fricking scams like having both parents claim head of household and different kids to raise their standard deductions?

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Specifically, he vowed to examine algorithms for audits of filers claiming the earned income tax credit, or EITC, a tax break to low- to moderate-income workers. The EITC is more closely scrutinized because it’s refundable, meaning it still provides a refund even when the credit value exceeds taxes owed. Werfel stressed the IRS does not and will not consider race as part of the audit selection process, but the original research suggests the EITC has contributed to the disparity.

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So, they know what is causing the disparity in audits, but want to change it just because of a potential racial bias when the reality is it's because of an issue with people that claim the EITC.

Do these audits often find issues with returns that include the EITC?

Why does the IRS know anyone's race?

Hmmm
You’d think by simply removing race o the paperwork would solve this problem

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The IRS should not know if the taxpayer is black, white, Orientsl or whatever.

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Most likely do not know until audited but address is indicative of race in most areas. Not 100% accurate of course but a pretty consistent indicator.

A big part of the issue could stem from the high number of black tax payers who use tax preparers in the neighborhood who aren't really tax professionals. I have known a bunch of black folks who prepare tax returns with no training or anything...most tax returns are fairly simple for individuals but some are not and need to be done by a competent professional. The number of people preparing tax returns in black communities without any training or certification stems from black folks rightfully mistrusting white tax preparers...also stems from the idea of keeping the money in the community, to a lesser extent. That is understandable and laudable but it is not without risk, especially if the return is complicated. Most are not, especially with recent tax changes which eliminated the ability to itemize for most individuals...anyone can do that return without fear of audit because there is nothing to audit, the numbers are what they are and the preparation merely consists of putting them in the right spot on the form.