1.   And many tax preparers predict the audit rate will go up sharply in the near future.

2.   As a result, overall audit rates fell to record lows last year.

3.   Audit rates varied substantially by region, the study found.

4.   But he said that even if his staff of auditors grows, audit rates may not rise.

5.   California and the West draw the highest IRS audit rates in the country.

6.   Lacter also writes about the future of the stock market, the cities with the highest and lowest tax audit rates and CD-ROMS.

7.   Rossotti said his sweeping reorganization of the IRS played only a minor role in the drop in audit rates last year.

8.   Rossotti said the steady drop in audit rates may be ending.

9.   The study also showed that the audit rates vary a great deal by region, both for both individuals and corporations.

10.   Yes, these audit rates are down, but audits are not the only way we identify taxpayers.