The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) is currently experiencing very high call volumes on its toll-free telephone line. TAS calls have spiked because problems with the IRS’s income verification process have delayed tax refunds for a substantial number of taxpayers, many … Read More
Author Archives: Stephen Rea
Success Story: TAS Advocates for Taxpayer Claiming Disabled Brother
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
National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson speaks with Yahoo! Finance on new tax issues you may encounter this tax season
National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson recently spoke with Yahoo! Finance on new tax issues taxpayers may face during the filing season this year. During the brief interview, Ms. Olson highlights the scope of what the Taxpayer Advocate Service does to … Read More
NTA Blog: EITC – How a Simple Educational Letter Can Help Avert Noncompliance
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. Can a simple educational letter to taxpayers who … Read More
Alert: IRS Urges Taxpayers to Watch Out for Erroneous Refunds
The Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers of a quickly growing scam involving erroneous tax refunds being deposited into their bank accounts. Criminals have a new twist on an old scam. After stealing taxpayer data from tax professionals and filing … Read More
NTA Blog: Inadequate Training of IRS Employees Harms Taxpayers, Creates IRS Rework, and Erodes IRS Employee Morale
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. As part of my recently released Annual Report … Read More
NTA Blog: Nonresident Aliens Still Facing Hardships In Obtaining Refunds of Withheld Tax
Nonresident Aliens’ Ability to Receive Credit for Certain Taxes Withheld at Source Continues to Be Jeopardized 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 … Read More
NTA Blog: Analysis of Tax Settlement Programs as Amnesties – When Should the Government Offer Them and How Should They Be Structured? (Part 1 of 3)
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 March 13, 2018, the IRS announced that … Read More
Success Story: TAS helps taxpayer validate eligibility for Earned Income Tax Credit
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
NTA Blog: Telephone Service in an Omnichannel Environment (Part 2 of 2)
Telephone Service in an Omnichannel Environment – The IRS Must Ensure Taxpayers Are Getting the Assistance They Need Over the Telephone (Part 2 of 2) Subscribe to the NTA’s Blog and receive updates on the latest blog posts from National … Read More