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February 1, 2024 – One component of the National Taxpayer Advocate’s annual reports to Congress that doesn’t receive as much attention as it should is the research studies we conduct and present. It’s hard to overstate their value. As the IRS seeks to transform the taxpayer experience and fix problems, well-designed research that scopes problems…

January 31, 2024 – Earlier this month, the IRS posted information on IRS.gov that will come as welcome news to persons seeking to become “Acceptance Agents” for purposes of assisting individuals who need to obtain an Individual Taxpayer identification Number (ITIN) to file a tax return or be claimed as a dependent on a tax…

Need help filing your federal tax return, but aren’t sure where to start to find a tax preparer? Start with these three easy steps: Watch our Tips for Choosing a Tax Preparer video. Visit our Choosing a Tax Return Preparer Get Help page. Use the IRS directory of preparers to find one near you, that’s…

January 12, 2024  – The taxpayer and her children were in danger of being evicted. Although the taxpayer filed a tax return claiming a refund, she owed federal taxes from a previous year. The IRS normally applies overpayments to satisfy federal tax debts before issuing any refunds, but the taxpayer needed part of her overpayment…

January 10, 2024 – TAS has launched a nationwide Pre-Filing Season Awareness outreach campaign to help millions of taxpayers who self-prepare federal tax returns to avoid common return processing issues that cause refund delays.  Title: TAS Tax Tip: Avoid Tax Return Errors & Refund Delays – 2024  TAS has launched a nationwide Pre-Filing Season Awareness…

January 10, 2024 – This year’s report focuses on the taxpayer impact of processing delays.   Title: National Taxpayer Advocate delivers 2023 Annual Report to Congress National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins today released her 2023 Annual Report to Congress, describing 2023 as a year of “extraordinary transition for the IRS and therefore for taxpayers.” The…

January 9, 2024 – National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins recently sat down to speak with Ryan Minnick, the Chief Operating Officer of the Federation of Tax Administrators (FTA) and host of the FTA Tax Breaks podcast.   Listen or Watch: National Taxpayer Advocate Joins the Federation of Tax Administrators Podcast   National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins…

January 5, 2024 – TAS is pleased to share the news that the IRS has now opened up enrollment in the Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) program to anyone who has a Social Security number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) Get an Identity Protection PIN to protect yourself from tax-related identity theft for 2024…

TAS Tax Tip: Resources for Tax Professionals  As a tax return preparer, it’s important to stay updated with the latest tools, tips, and resources provided by the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS). This page provides an overview of the various resources available on TAS and IRS websites to assist tax return preparers in efficiently and accurately…

TAS Tax Tip: Resources for Tax Professionals  As a tax return preparer, it’s important to stay updated with the latest tools, tips, and resources provided by the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS). This page provides an overview of the various resources available on TAS and IRS websites to assist tax return preparers in efficiently and accurately…