TAS Tax Tip: Filing past due tax returns before the refund statute date expires

File a Claim for Credit or Refund Did you know that in general, you must file a claim for credit or refund of any tax within three years from the time “the return” was filed, or two years from the … Read More

TAS Tax Tip: 2021 Federal individual tax return due dates and filing extension information

Here’s some basic information about individual filing season tax return due date(s), tax payment due date(s) and requesting a filing extension, if needed. Tax Return Filing due dates: April 18, 2022 – For most taxpayers, the tax-filing deadline is April … Read More

TAS Tax Tip: When to check yes or no for the virtual currency question Virtual Currency

Virtual Currency Checkbox Even though the IRS introduced a check box related to virtual currency on Form 1040 individual tax returns a few years ago, taxpayers and tax return preparers may still be confused when this box needs to be … Read More

TAS Tax Tip: What if I receive an IRS notice that says something is wrong with my 2021 tax return?

TAS Tax Tip: What if I receive an IRS notice that says something is wrong with my 2021 tax return? Don’t panic! It is important to remember – not all correspondence from the IRS necessarily contains bad news. It is … Read More

TAS Tax Tip: IRS online systems access and ID verification updates

ID Verification Since our January 2022 TAS Tax Tip: Verifying your identity to access certain IRS systems, the IRS and the ID.me service have made updates to the process for verifying customers’ identities who wish to access online accounts and … Read More

TAS Tax Tip: Tax filing related resources for military members and families

Military Tax Help This filing season, the Taxpayer Advocate Service wants to remind military members and their families about available free tax filing related resources. These resources include tax preparation and electronic filing options, personalized support from tax consultants, and … Read More

TAS Tax Tip: The Taxpayer Advocate Service’s St. Petersburg office moves to Clearwater, FL

The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) relocated its St. Petersburg office in Florida to a new location, effective February 25, 2022. The new Clearwater, Florida office is located at the following address: Taxpayer Advocate Service 10200 49th Street North Second Floor Clearwater, … Read More

TAS Tax Tip: Georgia Taxpayer Advocate Service offices merge into the Atlanta City Center

March 3, 2022 TAS Tax Tip: Georgia Taxpayer Advocate Service offices merge into the Atlanta City Center The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) merged two of its offices in Georgia into one office, the Atlanta City Center location, effective January 17, … Read More

TAS Tax Tip: Is that really the Taxpayer Advocate Service office calling me?

Here are some tips to follow to keep you and your private information safe in various situations. Staying safe on social media Don’t post or send private or tax related information anywhere on these types of platforms. Even if you … Read More

TAS Tax Tip: How to keep your personal and tax information safe

Here are some tips to follow to keep you and your private information safe in various situations. Staying safe on social media Don’t post or send private or tax related information anywhere on these types of platforms. Even if you … Read More