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
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TAS Tax Tip: IRS 2019 Form 1040 changes for this tax filing season
Taxpayers and tax return preparers should be aware that the Form 1040, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, changed again this year. Before you file a return, take a look at these filing-related resources and information to help you avoid errors … Read More
Acting National Taxpayer Advocate Bridget talks taxes with Federal News Radio
Acting National Taxpayer Advocate Bridget Roberts talks taxes with Federal News Radio host Tom Temin. Roberts discusses IRS challenges and top issues impacting taxpayers. “Everyday we are working to partner more and more with the IRS to try and come … Read More
NTA Blog: Local Taxpayer Advocates Deliver Key NTA Annual Report Messages to Members of Congress
Subscribe to the NTA’s Blog and receive updates on the latest blog posts from Acting National Taxpayer Advocate Bridget T. Roberts. Additional blogs can be found at www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/blog. This week, TAS’s Local Taxpayer Advocates (LTAs) are in Washington, D.C., presenting … Read More
Sharing Economy Tax Information
Many taxpayers work or engage in services that are considered to be a part of the gig or shared economy services. These services often originate through peer-to-peer interactions such as ride-share programs, room rentals, and other freelance work. Following the … Read More
TAS Tax Tip: How to Confirm the Identity of a Field Revenue Officer If They Come Knocking at Your Door
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has begun conducting face-to-face meetings with individual and business taxpayers as a part of a special compliance effort entitled Revenue Officer Compliance Sweep (ROCS). This is an extremely high priority effort where IRS field revenue … Read More
TAS Tax Tip: Federal tax return filing options and help
Tax return filing season for federal taxes is almost here. The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) has information to help you find tax return filing options and help. Options for Filing a Tax Return Each year, most people who work are … Read More
TAS Tax Tip: Tax Pro Tips for working with the Taxpayer Advocate Service
Whether its during filing season or after, we get lots of questions about when to come to the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS), how we can help, and what information you may need to have ready to talk to us when … Read More
TAS Tax Tip: Before you file that federal tax return: Stop and follow these tips to help avoid unnecessary delays
The Taxpayer Advocate Service wants to help you avoid delays this filing season, including refund delays. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLtQa0JsTJ4&w=300&h=169] If you missed attending one of our local events and you prepare your own tax return, whether it’s through software or on … Read More
NTA Blog: National Taxpayer Advocate Releases Annual Report to Congress and Purple Book
Subscribe to the NTA’s Blog and receive updates on the latest blog posts from Acting National Taxpayer Advocate Bridget T. Roberts. Additional blogs can be found at www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/blog. Earlier this week, I submitted to Congress the 2019 Annual Report to … Read More