TAS Tax Tip: Additional help is now available for visually impaired and other taxpayers with disabilities

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Policy Statement 1-47, Reasonable Accommodations for People with Disabilities (see IRM 1.2.1.2.12), requires the IRS to take necessary actions to ensure taxpayers with disabilities have an equal opportunity to participate effectively in its programs, activities … Read More

TAS Tax Tip: Answers to your questions about premium assistance for COBRA benefits

Earlier this year, the IRS issued Notice 2021-31, Premium Assistance for COBRA Benefits, outlining the temporary premium assistance included in Section 9501 of the American Rescue Plan of 2021. This section provides for a temporary 100 percent reduction in the … Read More

NTA Blog: TAS Facing Similar Challenges as the IRS: Processing Delays and Low Level of Service

NTA Blog: TAS Facing Similar Challenges as the IRS: Processing Delays and Low Level of Service As the National Taxpayer Advocate, part of my statutory duties and the duties of the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) are to identify and inform … Read More