March 29, 2023 – A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) representing a taxpayer contacted TAS for assistance. His client was extremely frustrated with trying to work with the IRS to resolve an issue with the processing of two of her tax returns. … Read More
Monthly Archives: March 2023
NTA Blog: LITC Program Office Announces Supplemental Grant Opportunities for New Clinics and Expansion of its Eligibility Criteria
March 23, 2023 – The Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) Program is a critical part of a fair and effective tax administration system, and brings justice to underserved populations. The Taxpayer Advocate Service awards matching grants to qualified organizations that … Read More
NTA Blog: National Taxpayer Advocate Urges Congress to Maintain IRS Appropriations But Re-Direct Some Funds Toward Taxpayer Service and Information Technology Modernization
March 16, 2023 – Large U.S. banks spend between $10 billion and $14 billion a year on technology, often more than half on new technology systems. Yet in fiscal year (FY) 2022, Congress appropriated just $275 million for the IRS’s … Read More
NTA Blog: Standard Mileage Deduction Rates Should Be Consistent for All Taxpayers
February 28, 2023 – I and others have written tomes about the complexity of the tax code and the burdens that tax law complexity imposes on taxpayers and the IRS alike. Taxpayers (and tax professionals) are often left wanting to … Read More