This filing season, the Taxpayer Advocate Service wants to remind military members and their families about available free tax filing related resources. Military Tax Help This filing season, the Taxpayer Advocate Service wants to remind military members and their families … Read More
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Filing a Petition with the United States Tax Court
Taxpayers have the right to appeal an IRS decision in an independent forum. How do I get to the Tax Court? Receiving a Statutory Notice of Deficiency from the IRS is often referred to as your “ticket” to the Tax … Read More
Don’t let a passport revocation ruin your international travel plans
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
The IRS incorrectly recorded me as deceased – what should I do?
If IRS records incorrectly indicate that you or your spouse are deceased, this tax tip has instructions that can help you resolve the issue. If your IRS tax account is locked in error because the IRS’s records incorrectly indicate that … Read More
Filing past due tax returns before the refund statute date expires
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
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