Revenue Administration: Taxpayer Audit--Development of Effective Plans

Publication Date:

April 14, 2010

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

This technical note describes how to develop effective plans for a taxpayer audit. The note highlights that a well-managed audit program plays a major role in managing compliance. An effective audit program will have significantly wider impacts than just raising revenue directly from audit activities. The note discusses that a well-planned audit program can provide the administration with significant leverage across the community. The note also describes the value of audit planning, and the methodology for developing an audit strategic plan.

Series:

Technical Notes and Manuals No. 2010/003

Subject:

English

Publication Date:

April 14, 2010

ISBN/ISSN:

9781462306145/2075-8669

Stock No:

TNMEA2010003

Pages:

13

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