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A taxpayer sought TAS assistance in getting an amended return considered. The IRS initially denied the claim, stating it was not timely. The taxpayer appealed the claim denial, and the Appeals Officer confirmed the claim was timely and eligible for consideration. However, the IRS still did not process the claim. TAS issued a formal request…

NTA Blog: Voluntary Withholding in the Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act   On January 30, 2025, a discussion draft of the Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act (“TAS Act”) was jointly released by Senator Mike Crapo, Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, and Senator Ron Wyden, the Committee’s ranking member. The TAS Act represents a comprehensive…

Earlier this year, a significant step toward modernizing tax processes was taken with the introduction of the Taxpayer Assistance and Service or “TAS” Act. This groundbreaking discussion draft, released by Senator Mike Crapo, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, and Senator Ron Wyden, the committee’s ranking member, aims to address various inefficiencies and imbalances in…

NTA Blog: Eliminate Installment Agreement Fees for Low-Income Taxpayers Based on Current Income   Introduction on TAS Act and Installment Agreement Fees On January 30, 2025, Senators Mike Crapo, Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, and Ron Wyden, the Committee’s ranking member, jointly issued a discussion draft of the Taxpayer Assistance and Service (“TAS”) Act.…

Take caution when on social media to not put yourself or others at risk for identity theft by sharing personal tax information. Waiting on your tax refund can be difficult. It can be even more so when you are unsure about the status or why there might be a delay beyond the timeframe you expected…

Have you moved since you filed your 2022 tax return? If so, make sure you update your address with the IRS now. The IRS expects to issue all refunds for individual returns that do not have errors (or other issues that would delay processing) by direct deposit and paper checks. But if you have not…

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…