Some very interesting results from the eighth survey by the IRS Oversight Board.
From the TaxProf Blog link:
- How much, if any, do you think is an acceptable amount to cheat on your income taxes? A little here and there, 9% (highest in 6 years)
- How important is it to you, as a taxpayer, that the IRS does each of the following to ensure that all taxpayers honestly pay what they owe — Ensures high-income taxpayers are reporting and paying their taxes honestly? Very important, 83% (all-time high)
- How important is it to you, as a taxpayer, that the IRS does each of the following to ensure that all taxpayers honestly pay what they owe — Ensures small businesses are reporting and paying their taxes honestly? Very important, 76% (all-time high)
- How much influence does each of the following factors have on whether you report and pay your taxes honestly — Fear of an audit? Great deal of influence, 39% (all-time high)
- How much influence does each of the following factors have on whether you report and pay your taxes honestly — Belief that your neighbors are reporting and paying honestly? Great deal of influence, 17% (all-time low)
