Tax Pros: Join National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins at the 2023 IRS Nationwide Tax Forum

May 31, 2023 – Earn CPE credits, and join us in-person at this year’s Tax Forum. Join National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins at the 2023 IRS Nationwide Tax Forum  TAS TAX Pros: Join National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins … Read More

TAS Success Story: Persistence Pays Off in Audit Dispute

Mary 31, 2023  – A taxpayer contacted TAS for assistance when their tax return was selected for audit and they were unable to resolve the audit through regular channels. TAS advocated for the taxpayer by providing a signed statement from … Read More

TAS Tax Tip: Secure Access to Your IRS Account Is Now Available Using ID.me

June 02, 2023 – You must have an account with ID.me to access your IRS online account.   The IRS now requires users to have an account with ID.me to access their online account. ID.me is a service created, maintained, and … Read More

NTA Blog: Foreign Information Penalties: Part Three: Keeping a Watchful Eye on the FBAR Guard Dog

May 1, 2023 -This is part 3 of my blog series addressing international reporting requirements. Part 1 addressed the U.S. Tax Court’s decision in Farhy v. Commissioner and the need to make Chapter 61 international information return penalties subject to … Read More

TAS officially closes the San Jose, CA office effective April 30

May 1, 2023 – Taxpayers and congressional offices in the San Jose geographic area now serviced out of the Oakland, CA office. TAS officially closes the San Jose, CA office effective April 30 The Taxpayer Advocate Service office in San … Read More

TAS provides one-stop phone service for taxpayers living abroad

April 18, 2023 – International TAS taxpayers can now call one phone number regardless of their location. If you live overseas and need to contact the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS), you can now call +15.15.56.GO.TAS / +15.15.56.46.827. This phone line … Read More

Listen Now: National Taxpayer Advocate Provides Update on IRS’s Backlog, New Strategic Operating Plan, and the State of Tax Administration

April 14, 2023 – National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins joins the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Town Hall Series to discuss pressing issues facing the accounting industry. National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins recently joined the American Institute … Read More

TAS Success Story: Successful Saturday Outreach Supports Taxpayers

April 7, 2023  –  Taxpayers across the nation are receiving tax assistance from the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) during special Saturday Hours events offered in partnership with the IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TAC).   External Article   Success Story: Successful … Read More

TAS Success Story: Taxpayer Advocate Service Helps CPA Resolve Taxpayer’s Identity Theft Issue

March 29, 2023  –  A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) representing a taxpayer contacted TAS for assistance. His client was extremely frustrated with trying to work with the IRS to resolve an issue with the processing of two of her tax returns. … Read More

Tax News: The IRS Extends Disaster Relief to Victims of January and February Storms

February 27, 2023 – If you were a victim of the severe winter storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides in California, or the severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes in Alabama or Georgia, you now have additional time to file various … Read More