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
Monthly Archives: September 2021
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