Need an IRS form, information, or notice in a different format or language? Here’s how to find them and make requests for future notices and letters to be sent in your preferred language. Tax Forms and Information Accessible Formats The … Read More
Author Archives: Chamille Houston
National Taxpayer Advocate joins C-SPAN’s Washington Journal for Live Q & A
The National Taxpayer Advocate Answers Questions About Tax Filing Season Challenges National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins appeared live on C-SPAN’s Washington Journal call-in program, February 10, 2022. The National Taxpayer Advocate answered viewer questions about tax filing season challenges. … Read More
National Taxpayer Advocate Testifies About Challenges With Taxpayer Service in Front of the House Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee
National Taxpayer Advocate Testifies Before the Ways and Means Committee Oversight Subcommittee On Tuesday, February 8, National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins testified in front of the U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee Oversight Subcommittee about various challenges … Read More
IRS Statement: Providing meaningful assistance to taxpayers in the current environment
IRS Tax Updates In case you missed it, the IRS issued a statement on January 27, 2022 which discusses ‘ongoing efforts during the pandemic’ and outlines how it will be ‘implementing additional ways to help avoid confusion and provide important, … Read More
TAS Tax Tip: Caution: Married filing joint taxpayers need to combine Advance Child Tax Credit payment totals from IRS letters when filing
Advance Child Tax Credit (CTC) A word of caution to all married parents filing a joint return for tax year 2021 who received advance Child Tax Credit (CTC) payments in 2021: you must combine the total amounts shown in box … Read More
TAS Tax Tip: Choosing the right tax return preparer for you
Need help filing your federal tax return, but aren’t sure where to start to find a tax preparer? Start with these three easy steps: Watch our Tips for Choosing a Tax Preparer video. Visit our Choosing a Tax Return Preparer … Read More
TAS Tax Tip: Verifying your identity to access certain IRS systems
IRS Secure Access Digital Identity (SADI) IRS has updated how users sign in and verify their identity for certain IRS online services, with a mobile-friendly platform that relies on trusted third parties for authentication of identity and provides an improved … Read More
TAS Tax Tip: Federal tax filing information and tips to help you avoid common errors
2022 Tax Filing Resources The IRS will officially open the 2022 filing season for filing 2021 tax returns on January 24, 2022. ALERT: if you submit your tax return prior to this date, it will be held until the filing … Read More
TAS Tax Tip: Get ready to reconcile Child Tax and Recovery Rebate credits
Advance Child Tax Credit Payments The IRS issued a ‘Get ready for taxes’ message to help you prepare for filing your tax return this year. It includes information on how to get banked now (so you can receive a direct … Read More
TAS Tax Tip: Stop! and go to one of our pre-filing season events before you file your tax return
Pre-Filing Season Events If you file your own federal tax return, be cautious and go to one of the Taxpayer Advocate Service’s (TAS) free pre-filing season events, being held in January, before you prepare your return. We’ll explain what items … Read More