The National Taxpayer Advocate of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service is convening the fourth International Conference on Taxpayer Rights on May 23-24, 2019, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The conference is hosted by the University of Minnesota School of Law and sponsored … Read More
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NTA Blog: A Personal Message from the National Taxpayer Advocate
Subscribe to the NTA’s Blog and receive updates on the latest blog posts from National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson. Additional blogs from the National Taxpayer Advocate can be found at www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/blog. On this date eighteen years ago – March … Read More
NTA Blog: We’re Baaaaaack!
Subscribe to the NTA’s Blog and receive updates on the latest blog posts from National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson. Additional blogs from the National Taxpayer Advocate can be found at www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/blog. Well. It’s been a while since we’ve sent … Read More
National Taxpayer Advocate Shares Tax Filing Season Tips, Issues and Solutions
National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson recently shared tax filing tips and addressed issues taxpayers may face during the tax filing season this year during a series of interviews on the tax filing season. Ms. Olson spoke with journalists and participated … Read More
Filing Season Tips for Tax Pros
Many tax professionals know this filing season has several new factors that impact all tax professionals: new tax laws, a new tax form and schedules, and new Due Diligence rules. Here’s some information to help you and your clients navigate … Read More
National Taxpayer Advocate Releases Annual Report to Congress Addressing Impact of Shutdown, Urging for Multi-Year Funding for IT Modernization and Improving Taxpayer Service
National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson releases her 2018 Annual Report to Congress, describing challenges the IRS is facing as a result of the recent government shutdown and recommending that Congress provide the IRS with additional multi-year funding to replace … Read More
TAS Tax Tip: Tax Filing Help Information
The tax return filing season is here. Do you need help with filing information and options? Here are some useful tips from the Taxpayer Advocate Service. Options for Filing a Tax Return Each year, most people who work are required … Read More
Success Story: The Taxpayer Advocate Service’s advocacy protects taxpayers’ rights in IRS tax lien withdrawal case
Every year, the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) helps thousands of people with tax problems. This story is only one of many examples of how TAS helps resolve taxpayer’s tax issues. All personal details are removed to protect the taxpayer’s privacy. … Read More
TAS Tax Tip: New 2018 Form 1040 Changes and Helpful Hints for Completion
It’s filing season! The IRS’s new Form 1040 for 2018, its corresponding Schedules 1-6, and instructions are now available. Taxpayer Advocate Service’s Tax Reform Changes website contains updated references to the new 2018 form and schedules now as well. There’s … Read More
Taxpayer Advocate Service offices are open
As of January 28, 2019, all TAS offices are open. Some offices may be closed due to weather or other emergencies as updated on our Contact Us page. As always, the Taxpayer Advocate Service is committed to helping our taxpayers. … Read More