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Introduction On January 30, 2025, Senators Mike Crapo, Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, and Ron Wyden, the Committee’s ranking member, jointly introduced a discussion draft of the Taxpayer Assistance and Service (“TAS”) Act. This proposed legislation represents a comprehensive effort to enhance U.S. tax administration. Of its 68 provisions, about 40 align with recommendations…

As March Madness basketball brackets dominate our screens, it’s hard not to think about the 68 teams involved in the tournament. This number also mirrors the 68 provisions in the Taxpayer Assistance and Service (or “TAS”) Act, a significant discussion draft aimed at improving tax administration. Among these provisions, one in particular stands out as…

Success Story: TAS Helps Keep Business Operational  At the heart of our organization’s mission lies a commitment to advocacy. Every year, we help thousands of businesses and tax professionals navigate the complex landscape of federal taxes with confidence and clarity. This story is just one of many examples of how the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS)…

Each filing season, tens of thousands of taxpayers experience the unfortunate circumstance of having their refunds stolen by bad actors. Some thieves divert taxpayer refunds into their own bank accounts, while others physically steal taxpayer’s paper checks from the mail. As if this wasn’t frustrating enough, the IRS’s process for resolving this issue can be…

Preparing and filing tax returns can cause anxiety and confusion, but resources are available to help you timely and accurately meet your filing requirements. Free filing and assistance are available through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs, Free File programs, Direct File, MilTax, and many private software…

Filing season’s in full swing. If you’re looking for resources to help you make sure your taxes are accurately filed, the Taxpayer Advocate Service has a round-up of the tips and tricks you might need this year.  Where’s My Refund? – If you filed a federal income tax return and are expecting a refund from…

A taxpayer contacted TAS because the IRS had been levying their Social Security benefits for payment of an outstanding tax liability. The taxpayer was facing an economic hardship and needed the Social Security income for their necessary living expenses.  The assigned case advocate determined that because of the taxpayer’s financial hardship, the IRS should release…

Preparing and filing tax returns can cause anxiety and confusion, but resources are available to help you timely and accurately meet your filing requirements. Free filing and assistance are available through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs, Free File programs, Direct File, MilTax, and many private software…

Each year, disasters affect hundreds of thousands of people and businesses. These disasters can upend every aspect of an affected individual’s life, including damage to, or destruction of, their home, business, and critical documents. To assist taxpayers, the president may declare the event a federal disaster, which allows the federal government to help affected taxpayers…

A business’s authorized representative contacted TAS for assistance with a notice of federal tax lien (NFTL). The business filed some amended returns with the IRS to eliminate the tax liability on which the NFTL was filed, and needed the lien released before the end of the year so they could sell some property. TAS immediately…