Statistics for IndividualsUnfortunately, the IRS increased its rate of auditing individuals in 2003 when compared to 2002. The increase was approximately 14%, but still constituted only 6.5 audits for every 1,000 taxpayers. Put another way, the risk of being audited on your personal return is less than 1 in 100.In regard to the above numbers, it is important to note that the IRS pursued a large number of “correspondence audits” instead of face–to–face meetings. As the name suggests, these audits.