TAS Tax Tip: Did your advance Child Tax Credit payment end or change?

If your advance Child Tax Credit (CTC) payment ended in, or changed for the month of October, it may be because you mistakenly received advance CTC payments. The IRS provided some potential reasons for the change in a statement released … Read More

TAS Tax Tip: Advance Child Tax Credit payments: Nov. 29 is last day for families to opt out or make other changes

Updating Advance Child Tax Credit Payment IRS issued a reminder for families collecting advance payments of the Child Tax Credit (CTC) that Nov. 29, is last day for families to opt out or make other changes. The Child Tax Credit … Read More

NTA Blog: Happy Thanksgiving

NTA Blog: Happy Thanksgiving   This Thanksgiving, as we continue to adjust our work and personal lives, I am reflecting on the many reasons I have to be grateful. I am especially grateful for my TAS family and so proud … Read More

TAS Tax Tip: Did you have an advance payment of the Child Tax Credit issued to you, but did not receive it?

Missing Advance Child Tax Credit Payment Very soon, if you received advance payments of the Child Tax Credit, you will be required to reconcile the payments received between July and December with the total amount of credit you are eligible … Read More

TAS Tax Tip: The IRS incorrectly recorded me as deceased – what should I do?

If your IRS tax account is locked in error because the IRS’s records incorrectly indicate that you or your spouse are deceased, the instructions below can help you resolve the issue. When your account is locked, it prevents the IRS … Read More

NTA Blog: Minimum Competency Standards for Return Preparers Are Crucial Taxpayer Protections

NTA Blog: Minimum Competency Standards for Return Preparers Are Crucial Taxpayer Protections Congress Should Enact Legislation to Protect American Taxpayers Since 2002, TAS has been a strong proponent of legislation providing the IRS authority to establish minimum competency standards for … Read More

NTA Blog: IRS Initiates New Favorable Offer In Compromise Policies

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NTA Blog: IRS Delays in Processing Amended Tax Returns Are Impacting TAS’s Ability to Assist Taxpayers

In a previous blog, I highlighted the impact of the IRS’s processing delays and the resulting increase in cases on TAS’s ability to serve taxpayers.  Today, I want to provide information on limitations TAS is facing in assisting individual and … Read More

TAS Tax Tip: Resources for Military Personnel and Their Families

Did you know that members of the U.S. Armed Forces can have special tax considerations for both federal and state tax purposes? Military Tax Resources Here are some resources to help military personnel, including veterans, understand federal tax issues unique … Read More

00 – TBOR Slides

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