# Uncle Sam

Type: Person

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## Timeline

- **2024**: Processing Phase — IRS processes 266 million individual and business tax returns.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### IRS Audits Surpass 500,000 as Agency Leverages AI and Machine Learning
2026-03-23 00:09:53 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

The IRS audited over 500,000 tax returns in fiscal year 2024, utilizing advanced machine learning and the Discriminant Function System (DIF) to target high-risk filings. While the overall audit rate remains low relative to the 266 million returns processed, the agency is increasingly focused on deviations from statistical norms and income-based red flags.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/irs-audits-fy2024-ai-enforcement

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