File a Claim for Credit or Refund Did you know that in general, you must file a claim for credit or refund of any tax within three years from the time “the return” was filed, or two years from the … Read More
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TAS Tax Tip: When to check yes or no for the virtual currency question Virtual Currency
Virtual Currency Checkbox Even though the IRS introduced a check box related to virtual currency on Form 1040 individual tax returns a few years ago, taxpayers and tax return preparers may still be confused when this box needs to be … Read More
TAS Tax Tip: IRS online systems access and ID verification updates
ID Verification Since our January 2022 TAS Tax Tip: Verifying your identity to access certain IRS systems, the IRS and the ID.me service have made updates to the process for verifying customers’ identities who wish to access online accounts and … Read More
TAS Tax Tip: Tax filing related resources for military members and families
Military Tax Help This filing season, the Taxpayer Advocate Service wants to remind military members and their families about available free tax filing related resources. These resources include tax preparation and electronic filing options, personalized support from tax consultants, and … Read More
TAS Tax Tip: Include your Premium Tax Credit Form 8962 to avoid e-file errors
Include Premium Tax Credit Form 8962 Be aware that 2021 electronically filed tax returns that require taxpayers to reconcile advance Premium Tax Credit payments on Form 8962 will be rejected this year if the form is missing. Taxpayers and practitioners … Read More
TAS Tax Tip: Include your Premium Tax Credit Form 8862 to avoid e-file errors
Include Premium Tax Credit Form 8962 Be aware that 2021 electronically filed tax returns that require taxpayers to reconcile advance Premium Tax Credit payments on Form 8962 will be rejected this year if the form is missing. Taxpayers and practitioners … Read More
Taxpayer Advocate Service Partners With IRS to Provide Face-to-Face Saturday Help
Saturday Help The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) is pleased to announce we are partnering with the IRS to offer in-person help on the second Saturday of each month through May 2022. TAS will have representatives available in the following locations … Read More
TAS Tax Tip: Use caution when paying or receiving payments from friends or family members using cash payment apps
Digital Payment Applications & Taxes Here’s something important to pay attention to this year if you use certain cash applications to send or receive money from others for something other than business transactions. After a night out with friends, some … Read More
TAS Tax Tip: The Taxpayer Advocate Service’s St. Petersburg office moves to Clearwater, FL
The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) relocated its St. Petersburg office in Florida to a new location, effective February 25, 2022. The new Clearwater, Florida office is located at the following address: Taxpayer Advocate Service 10200 49th Street North Second Floor Clearwater, … Read More
TAS Tax Tip: Georgia Taxpayer Advocate Service offices merge into the Atlanta City Center
March 3, 2022 TAS Tax Tip: Georgia Taxpayer Advocate Service offices merge into the Atlanta City Center The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) merged two of its offices in Georgia into one office, the Atlanta City Center location, effective January 17, … Read More