July 21, 2022 – Know your rights and what to do if the IRS sends you a bill after you already paid your taxes. Published: July 20, 2022 | Last Updated: July 20, 2022 TAS Tax Tip: … Read More
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Tax benefits and resources for people experiencing homelessness
July 1, 2022 – The Taxpayer Advocate Service asks you to help spread the message about resources available to the homeless. Tax benefits and resources for people experiencing homelessness As of January 2020, End Homelessness.org reports that there were over 580,000 … Read More
National Taxpayer Advocate identifies key objectives, expresses concern about refund delays, and low levels of phone service.
National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins released her statutorily mandated mid-year report to Congress. The report expresses concern about continuing delays in the processing of paper-filed tax returns and the consequent impact on taxpayer refunds. At the end of May, … Read More
See How Low Income Taxpayer Clinics Help Taxpayers Get Results
June 10, 2022 – Find out more about Low Income Taxpayer Clinics and how to become part of their important work. See How Low Income Taxpayer Clinics Help Taxpayers Get Results What is a Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC)? Low … Read More
TAS News: NTA named Most Powerful Women in Accounting for 2022
The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) is pleased to announce that the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and CPA Practice Advisor magazine named our very own National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins as one of the Most Powerful Women in Accounting … Read More
TAS Tax Tip: What to do if you receive notification your tax return is being examined or audited
May 25, 2022 – Information you need to know if you received a notification that IRS is auditing (examining) your tax return. TAS Tax Tip: What to do if you receive notification your tax return is being examined or audited … Read More
TAS Tax Tip: Adjust Your Withholding to Ensure There’s No Surprises on Tax Day
May 17, 2022 – It is a good practice for everyone to do a paycheck check-up every year. Checking your tax withholding amounts can ensure that you aren’t paying too much or too little in federal income tax. Last Updated: … Read More
TAS Tax Tip: Why do I owe a penalty and interest and what can I do about it?
May 10, 2022 – Do you owe a penalty? Here’s why and what you may be able to do about it. Last Updated: May 10, 2022 TAS Tax Tip: Why do I owe a penalty and interest and what can … Read More
TAS Tax Tip: How to handle a notification of tax-related identity theft
May 3, 2022 – Did you get a notification from IRS or the Social Security Administration (SSA) advising you that you might be a victim of tax-related identity (ID) theft? Did you get a notification from IRS or the Social … Read More