IRS chief says agency is 'deeply concerned' by higher audit rates for Black taxpayers
Findings from an internal investigation come after researchers said the IRS was at least three times more likely to audit Black taxpayers than other racial groups.
Black taxpayers are audited at higher rates than other racial groups, an internal IRS investigation has confirmed.
"While there is a need for further research, our initial findings support the conclusion that Black taxpayers may be audited at higher rates than would be expected
