The linked files are available as Microsoft Excel® files. A free Excel Viewer is available for download, if needed. Examination coverage: Recommended and average recommended additional tax after examination, by type and size of return NOTES: IRS Data Book Table 17b has been discontinued. A replacement data series is now available in Table 18: Examination Coverage: Recommended Additional Tax, and Returns with Unagreed Additional Tax, After Examination, by Type and Size of Return. In prior editions of the IRS Data Book, Table 17b was presented as Table 9a. 2019 XLSX 2018 XLS 2017 XLS 2016 XLS 2015 XLS 2014 XLS 2013 XLS 2012 XLS 2011 XLS 2010 XLS 2009 XLS 2008 XLS 2007 2006 2005 XLS 2004 XLS 2003 XLS 2002 XLS 2001 XLS 2000 XLS 1999 XLS 1998 XLS Related prior year tables: Returns Examined by Type of Return and Internal Revenue Region, District, and Service Center and Fiscal Year 1999 XLS 1998 XLS 1997 XLS 1996 XLS 1995 XLS Additional Tax and Penalties Recommended After Examination by Tax Class and by Internal Revenue Regions, Districts and Service Centers and Fiscal Year 1997 XLS 1996 XLS 1995 XLS Return to the IRS Data Book home page