TAS Tax Tip: Use Caution When Using Tax Advice or Tax Return Preparers Found on Social Media

May 31, 2023 – Reducing your tax liability may be tempting; however, many social media schemes are illegal and can lead to serious consequences.  TAS Tax Tip: Use Caution When Using Tax Advice or Tax Preparers Found on Social Media  … Read More

Tax Pros: Join National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins at the 2023 IRS Nationwide Tax Forum

May 31, 2023 – Earn CPE credits, and join us in-person at this year’s Tax Forum. Join National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins at the 2023 IRS Nationwide Tax Forum  TAS TAX Pros: Join National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins … Read More

TAS Success Story: Persistence Pays Off in Audit Dispute

Mary 31, 2023  – A taxpayer contacted TAS for assistance when their tax return was selected for audit and they were unable to resolve the audit through regular channels. TAS advocated for the taxpayer by providing a signed statement from … Read More

TAS Tax Tip: Secure Access to Your IRS Account Is Now Available Using ID.me

June 02, 2023 – You must have an account with ID.me to access your IRS online account.   The IRS now requires users to have an account with ID.me to access their online account. ID.me is a service created, maintained, and … Read More

NTA Blog: Refund Statutes and the Lookback Rule Make Taxpayer and Tax Professionals’ Eyes Glaze Over

May 4, 2023 – As I recently stated in my February 27, 2023, blog (NTA Blog: Lookback Rule: The IRS Fixes the Refund Trap for the Unwary), the IRS issued Notice 2023-21 providing taxpayers a longer lookback period when determining … Read More

NTA Blog: Foreign Information Penalties: Part Three: Keeping a Watchful Eye on the FBAR Guard Dog

May 1, 2023 -This is part 3 of my blog series addressing international reporting requirements. Part 1 addressed the U.S. Tax Court’s decision in Farhy v. Commissioner and the need to make Chapter 61 international information return penalties subject to … Read More

TAS officially closes the San Jose, CA office effective April 30

May 1, 2023 – Taxpayers and congressional offices in the San Jose geographic area now serviced out of the Oakland, CA office. TAS officially closes the San Jose, CA office effective April 30 The Taxpayer Advocate Service office in San … Read More