“[Our] Low Income Taxpayer Clinic is profoundly grateful to our [local TAS office]…for their invaluable collaboration and partnership. In 2024, TAS assisted on [14 percent] of our cases, ensuring that low-income…taxpayers receive the justice and relief they deserve. Your dedication … Read More
Author Archives: Toshia Hansen
What to do if you receive an IRS balance due notice for taxes you have already paid
Know your rights and what to do if the IRS sends you a bill after you already paid your taxes. TAS Tax Tip: What to do if you receive an IRS balance due notice for taxes you have already paid. … Read More
Mid-Year Tax Checkup
Summertime is the perfect time for a mid-year tax checkup. A tax checkup will help you avoid being surprised with a potentially large tax bill and may help uncover ways you can save throughout the rest of the year. Summertime … Read More
Get Current on Your Federal Taxes
Part of your Mid-Year Tax Checkup should include seeing whether you have any overdue tax returns and making sure you file them as soon as possible. If you’re not sure whether you are required to file, you can use the … Read More
Appeals Improves Alternative Dispute Resolution Programs, But Barriers Remain
The IRS’s Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) options allow taxpayers and the IRS to resolve disputes more quickly than through the traditional appeals processes. Many practitioners, including me during my time in private practice, have long appreciated its advantages. I often … Read More
Your tax “to-do” list: important tax dates
The Taxpayer Advocate Service shares information on important tax deadlines for individuals and businesses. Looking for your tax “to-do list” for 2024? When dealing with IRS, there are important tax deadlines throughout the year. Here are a few key dates … Read More
Why do I owe a penalty and interest and what can I do about it?
Do you owe a penalty? Here’s why and what you may be able to do about it. There are many reasons why the IRS may charge penalties on your tax account. The IRS is legally required, under IRC § 6601(a), to … Read More
TAS Act Would Require the IRS to Proactively Notify Taxpayers at Risk of Economic Hardship
On January 30, 2025, Senator Mike Crapo, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, and Senator Ron Wyden, the Committee’s ranking member, introduced a discussion draft of the Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act (TAS Act). This broad and sweeping bill seeks … Read More
The ABCs of due diligence for tax professionals
Tax professionals who are paid for their tax preparation services are required to practice due diligence when preparing federal tax returns, especially when the returns claim tax credits. If a paid preparer has a reason to doubt any information provided … Read More