These tables provide an overview of the main IRS functions: processing tax returns and collecting revenue. Much of these data are published by fiscal year; however, historical tax collection data are also available, as well as projections of returns to be filed in the future. Excel Viewer Fiscal Year Data The tables below were originally published in the IRS Data Book, which is IRS Publication 55B, and are complied by various divisions throughout the IRS. The IRS's fiscal year runs from October 1 to September 30. Summary of Internal Revenue Collections Internal Revenue Collections and Refunds Internal Revenue collections and refunds, by type of tax, including corporation, individual, employment, estate, gift, and excise taxes. Internal Revenue Gross Collections Internal Revenue Gross Collections These tables breakout the total taxes paid by type of tax, including corporation, individual, employment, estate & gift, and excise taxes. Internal Revenue Gross Collections Shown by state and by type of tax, including corporation, individual and employment, railroad retirement, unemployment insurance, estate, gift, and excise taxes. • Prior to 2000, gross collections were reported by IRS region and district, as shown in the tables below. Fiscal Years available: 1999 XLS 1998 XLS 1997 XLS 1996 XLS 1995 XLS Summary of Number of Returns Number of Returns Filed These tables provide a summary of returns filed, by tax type, including income, estate, gift, employment, and excise taxes, as well as tax-exempt organizations, employee plan, and supplemental documents. Number of Returns Filed These tables provide a summary of returns filed, by tax type and state, including income, estate, gift, employment, and excise taxes, as well as tax-exempt organizations, employee plan, and supplemental documents. by Type of Return and State • From 1995 to 1999, the number of returns filed are available by IRS region and district. by type of tax and fiscal years 1999 XLS 1998 XLS 1997 XLS 1996 XLS 1995 XLS Number of Returns Filed Electronically, by Type of Return and State The number of tax returns filed electronically is available broken out by state. Also included are the breakouts for online filers and paid-preparer filed returns. Selected Information from Returns Filed For many years, IRS published information from filed returns. Details cover the presidential election campaign fund, contributions to reduce public debt, the earned income tax credit, and IRS master file accounts. Fiscal Years available: 2005 XLS 2004 XLS 2003 XLS 2002 XLS 2001 XLS 2000 XLS 1999 XLS 1998 XLS 1997 XLS 1996 XLS 1995 XLS (Back to top) SOI Historical Tables The following tables are part of the SOI Historical tables published in the SOI Bulletin. Treasury Department Gross Tax Collections Classified by: Amounts collected, by quarter and fiscal year, by type of return Fiscal Years covered: 1987-2007 Federal Excise Taxes Reported to or Collected by the IRS, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, and Customs Service Classified by: Type of excise tax (including luxury taxes, fuel, sport fishing equipment, environmental taxes, wine, beer, tobacco, etc.), by fiscal year Fiscal Years covered: 1999-2007 (Back to top) Filing Projections for Selected Tax Returns Projections of Federal Tax Return Filings: Calendar Years 2005-2012 • SOI Bulletin article PDF This article discusses the return projections in detail, including the effects of new forms and e-file. Projection highlights and methodology are also included. • Data table XLS Filing projections are broken out by form types and method of filing (where multiple options are available). (Back to top) Issuing Refunds | Enforcing Laws Assisting Taxpayers | Managing the System IRS Tax Compliance Activities | Taxpayer Compliance Research
