The Internal Revenue Service is urging taxpayers to resolve their significant tax debts, $50,000 or more, to avoid putting their passports in jeopardy. If you owe $50,000 or more and haven’t made payment arrangements, please contact the IRS now to avoid … Read More
Monthly Archives: August 2025
Confused about your CP59R, CP59SN, or CP59 notice?
The IRS is sending notices CP59R, CP59SN, and CP59 to individual taxpayers. The CP59R reminds taxpayers to file the tax return before the due date. The CP59SN tells taxpayers that the IRS hasn’t received their tax return for this year. … Read More
Is that really the Taxpayer Advocate Service office calling me?
Here are some tips to follow to keep you and your private information safe in various situations. Staying safe on social media Don’t post or send private or tax related information anywhere on these types of platforms. Even if you … Read More
IRS Issues Federal Employees and Retirees Notices About Unresolved Tax Issues
The IRS is sending LT36 notices to current and former federal employees who potentially have an unpaid tax debt or have not filed a tax return. These notices are part of the Federal Employee/Retiree Delinquency Initiative (FERDI). The initiative uses … Read More
IRS Appeals Moves Toward Greater Transparency by Sharing Appeals Case Memoranda With Taxpayers
NTA Blog: IRS Appeals Moves Toward Greater Transparency by Sharing Appeals Case Memoranda With Taxpayers Introduction For years, I have urged the IRS Independent Office of Appeals (Appeals) to provide taxpayers with a copy of the Appeals Case Memorandum … Read More
The Road Ahead for Pending Tax Administration Legislation
On January 30, 2025, Senator Mike Crapo, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, and Senator Ron Wyden, the Committee’s ranking member, introduced a discussion draft of the Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act (TAS Act). This broad and sweeping bill seeks to … Read More
How to keep your personal and tax information safe
Here are some tips to follow to keep you and your private information safe in various situations. Staying safe on social media Don’t post or send private or tax related information anywhere on these types of platforms. Even if you … Read More
Tax Court Collection Due Process Refund Jurisdiction and the TAS Act
Earlier this year, the Senate Finance Committee took a significant step toward modernizing and improving tax processes by introducing a discussion draft of the Taxpayer Assistance and Service or “TAS” Act. This groundbreaking draft, released by Committee Chairman Senator Mike … Read More