The IRS has announced the application period for Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) grants for calendar year 2019 is now open and will run through June 27, 2018. A listing of the 2018 LITC grant recipients is available on IRS.gov. … Read More
Author Archives: Stephen Rea
Tax Scholars and Officials Gather for the 3rd International Conference on Taxpayer Rights in The Netherlands
National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson convened the 3rd International Conference on Taxpayer Rights in Amsterdam, the Netherlands on May 3 and 4. Hosted by the International Bureau on Fiscal Documentation (IBFD), the conference connected government officials, scholars, and … Read More
NTA Blog: A Problem of the IRS’s Own Making – Automatic Revocations of 1023-EZ Exempt Organizations
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. The IRS introduced Form 1023-EZ, Streamlined Application for … Read More
NTA Blog: Taxpayer Advocate Service Survey Confirms Need to Maintain and Enhance a Robust Omni-Channel Taxpayer Service Strategy
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. In my most recent Annual Report to Congress, … Read More
Success Story: TAS Advocates for Small Business to Receive a Return of Levy Proceeds
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
NTA Blog: Effective Use of the Offer in Compromise Program Will Save Valuable IRS Resources
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. Effective Use of the Offer in Compromise (OIC) … Read More
2018 Tax Forums will feature TAS seminars, Case Resolution Program
Each year the IRS sponsors the Nationwide Tax Forums, a three-day series of tax education and networking conferences for tax professionals in cities around the country. These events feature the latest information from the IRS, news about tax law changes, … Read More
Success Story: TAS Successfully Advocates for Taxpayer Subjected to Repetitive Audits
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 issues. All personal details are removed to protect the privacy of the … Read More
IRS provides additional day through Wednesday, April 18 to file and pay your 2017 taxes
Yesterday, the IRS experienced system issues and was unable to accept tax returns. The processing systems are back online today. The IRS announced it will provide an additional day to file your federal income tax return and pay your balance … Read More
NTA Blog: What’s wrong with IRS user fees?
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. The IRS has been increasing user fees to … Read More