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CCH can assist you with stories, including interviews with CCH subject experts. Also, the 2008
CCH Whole Ball of Tax is available in print. Please contact:

Leslie Bonacum
(847) 267-7153
mediahelp@cch.com

Neil Allen
(847) 267-2179
neil.allen@wolterskluwer.com

Link to special CCH Tax Briefings on key topics from 2007:

2008 CCH Whole Ball of Tax

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2008 CCH Whole Ball of Tax

Contact:
Leslie Bonacum, 847-267-7153, mediahelp@cch.com
Neil Allen, 847-267-2179, neil.allen@wolterskluwer.com

Individual Audit Data*

Individual Returns Filed	Percentage Audited
Total Individual Tax Returns	1.0%
TPI < $25,000 — 1040A	.50%
TPI < $25,000	1.5%
TPI $25,000 < $50,000	.60%
TPI $50,000 < $100,000	.60%
TPI $100,000 or more	1.3%

TPI = Total Positive Income

Forms Filed by Self-Employed Individuals (Schedule C)	Percentage Audited
Sch. C TGR < $25,000	3.8%
Sch. C TGR $25,000 < $100,000	2.1%
Sch. C TGR $100,000 or more	3.9%

TGR = Total Gross Receipts

*Data is from returns filed in calendar year 2005 and is the most current available.

Source: CCH, 2008

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