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NTA Blog: Tax Court Moves Toward Greater Transparency With Expanded Online Access But Could Do More
June 13, 2023 – The post NTA Blog: Tax Court Moves Toward Greater Transparency With Expanded Online Access But Could Do More appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service.
Read MoreTAS Tax Tip: Use Caution When Using Tax Advice or Tax Return Preparers Found on Social Media
May 31, 2023 – Reducing your tax liability may be tempting; however, many social media schemes are illegal and can lead to serious consequences. TAS Tax Tip: Use Caution When Using Tax Advice or Tax Preparers Found on Social Media Have you seen some too good to be true ads online or on social media,…
Read MoreTax Pros: Join National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins at the 2023 IRS Nationwide Tax Forum
May 31, 2023 – Earn CPE credits, and join us in-person at this year’s Tax Forum. Join National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins at the 2023 IRS Nationwide Tax Forum TAS TAX Pros: Join National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins at the 2023 IRS Nationwide Tax Forum Abstract/Subheading: Earn CPE credits, and join us in-person…
Read MoreTAS Success Story: Persistence Pays Off in Audit Dispute
Mary 31, 2023 – A taxpayer contacted TAS for assistance when their tax return was selected for audit and they were unable to resolve the audit through regular channels. TAS advocated for the taxpayer by providing a signed statement from their landlord that included the names of the taxpayer and their dependents, the start date…
Read MoreTAS Tax Tip: IRS usernames for many online services won’t work after May 16, 2023
May 11, 2023 – Sign-in changes are coming for access to many IRS online services. IRS usernames for many online services won’t work after May 16, 2023 Abstract: Sign-in changes are coming for access to many IRS online services. Beginning May 17, 2023, the IRS will require an ID.me account to access certain online applications…
Read MoreNTA Blog: Refund Statutes and the Lookback Rule Make Taxpayer and Tax Professionals’ Eyes Glaze Over
May 4, 2023 – The post NTA Blog: Refund Statutes and the Lookback Rule Make Taxpayer and Tax Professionals’ Eyes Glaze Over appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service.
Read MoreNTA Blog: Foreign Information Penalties: Part Three: Keeping a Watchful Eye on the FBAR Guard Dog
May 1, 2023 -This is part 3 of my blog series addressing international reporting requirements. Part 1 addressed the U.S. Tax Court’s decision in Farhy v. Commissioner and the need to make Chapter 61 international information return penalties subject to deficiency procedures. NTA Blog: Chapter 61 Foreign Information Penalties: Part Three: The Bittner Decision and…
Read MoreTAS officially closes the San Jose, CA office effective April 30
May 1, 2023 – Taxpayers and congressional offices in the San Jose geographic area now serviced out of the Oakland, CA office. TAS officially closes the San Jose, CA office effective April 30 The Taxpayer Advocate Service office in San Jose, CA is closed effective April 30. This comes after TAS successfully transitioned its services…
Read MoreNTA Blog: Chapter 61 Foreign Information Penalties: Part Two: Taxpayers and Tax Administration Need Finality, Which Requires Legislation
April 20, 2023 – Due process requires that matters be resolved according to established rules and principles and that taxpayers be treated fairly. The international information return (IIR) penalty regime under IRC Chapter 61, Subchapter A, Part III, Subpart A does not adhere to this fundamental mandate. Now is the time for Congress to fix…
Read MoreTAS provides one-stop phone service for taxpayers living abroad
April 18, 2023 – International TAS taxpayers can now call one phone number regardless of their location. If you live overseas and need to contact the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS), you can now call +15.15.56.GO.TAS / +15.15.56.46.827. This phone line is programmed to automatically route your call to Hawaii or Puerto Rico, depending on your…
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