The Taxpayer Advocate Service shares steps to help you file a claim for credit or refund before its statute expiration date. File a Claim for Credit or Refund Did you know that in general, you must file a claim for … Read More
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Keep safe on social media at tax time
Take caution when on social media to not put yourself or others at risk for identity theft by sharing personal tax information. Waiting on your tax refund can be difficult. It can be even more so when you are unsure … Read More
Create an Online Account to View your Balances, Make Payments, Get Transcripts, and More.
Find out how you can register for an online IRS services account. The IRS offers an online account application for individual taxpayers. With online account access, you can view: The total amount you owe, including balance details by year; Your … Read More
Choosing the correct filing status for your tax return
Sometimes we see confusion about which filing status people should choose when filing their tax return. Did you know IRS.gov has an online application to help you decide? They do, it’s called What Is My Filing Status? What You’ll Need to Determine Your … Read More
Federal tax filing information and tips to help you avoid common errors
TAS Tax Tip: Federal tax filing information and tips to help you avoid common errors Tax Filing Resources The IRS will generally opens the filing season at the end of January. For updated dates view Filing Season Resources. … Read More
National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins Receives Prestigious Award for Lifetime Achievement in Tax
November 9, 2023 – National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins Receives Prestigious Award for Lifetime Achievement in Tax National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins Receives Prestigious Award for Lifetime Achievement in Tax The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) is pleased … Read More
NTA Blog: Recognizing the 2023 National Celebration of Pro Bono
October 23, 2023 – This week, from October 23-27, is the 2023 National Celebration of Pro Bono. The American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service created Pro Bono Week in 2009 to celebrate the pro bono … Read More
Tax Pros: Renew your PTIN by Dec. 31, 2022
If you prepare or help prepare federal tax returns for compensation, you must have a valid Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) from the IRS. It only takes 15 minutes to renew your Preparer Tax Identification Number or PTIN in 3 … Read More
NTA Blog: IRS.gov – How Usable Is It? (Part One)
August 9, 2022- I would like to zoom out and look at the larger picture – the usability of IRS.gov. In this two-part series, I will discuss three aspects of IRS.gov: the search engine, visual layout, and website content and … Read More
National Taxpayer Advocate identifies key objectives, expresses concern about refund delays, and low levels of phone service.
National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins released her statutorily mandated mid-year report to Congress. The report expresses concern about continuing delays in the processing of paper-filed tax returns and the consequent impact on taxpayer refunds. At the end of May, … Read More