NTA Blog: Minimum Competency Standards for Return Preparers Are Crucial Taxpayer Protections

NTA Blog: Minimum Competency Standards for Return Preparers Are Crucial Taxpayer Protections Congress Should Enact Legislation to Protect American Taxpayers Since 2002, TAS has been a strong proponent of legislation providing the IRS authority to establish minimum competency standards for … Read More

NTA Blog: IRS Initiates New Favorable Offer In Compromise Policies

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NTA Blog: IRS Delays in Processing Amended Tax Returns Are Impacting TAS’s Ability to Assist Taxpayers

In a previous blog, I highlighted the impact of the IRS’s processing delays and the resulting increase in cases on TAS’s ability to serve taxpayers.  Today, I want to provide information on limitations TAS is facing in assisting individual and … Read More

TAS Tax Tip: Resources for Military Personnel and Their Families

Did you know that members of the U.S. Armed Forces can have special tax considerations for both federal and state tax purposes? Military Tax Resources Here are some resources to help military personnel, including veterans, understand federal tax issues unique … Read More

00 – TBOR Slides

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TAS Tax Tip: Don’t fall for it – it’s a scam! Scammers are sending fake IRS emails about Economic Impact Payments

The Federal Trade Commission warns the public about a fake IRS email scam that keeps popping into people’s inboxes. It says that you can get a third Economic Impact Payment (EIP) if you click a link. Don’t click it! The … Read More

NTA Blog: Four Contracts Lapsed and Three New Ones Are in Place: What Does That Mean for Taxpayers? Part II: Help Is on the Way for Taxpayers Whose Payment Arrangements With Private Collection Agencies Were Terminated

NTA Blog: Four Contracts Lapsed and Three New Ones Are in Place: What Does That Mean for Taxpayers? Part II: Help Is on the Way for Taxpayers Whose Payment Arrangements With Private Collection Agencies Were Terminated   In my October … Read More

IRS to issue new form for visually impaired taxpayers to request accessible notices and letters

Taxpayers who claimed the additional standard deduction for the blind on their Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR tax return within the last two tax years should have received IRS Letter 9000 EN-SP, Alternative Media Preference Election, between September 15 and … Read More

TAS Tax Tip: Got married? Here are some tax ramifications to consider and actions to take now

Did you get married this year or plan to marry before Dec. 31st? If yes, read on… When you get married, your tax situation changes. Your marital status as of Dec. 31 determines your tax filing options for the entire … Read More

TAS Tax Tip: IRS provides answers to custody situations that affect Advance Child Tax Credit payments

Custody Situations for Advance Child Tax Credit Payments Parents who share custody of their children should be aware of how advance child tax credit (CTC) payments are distributed. This information could help you avoid a possible tax bill when filing … Read More