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)
