January 20, 2023 – Last week, I submitted to Congress the National Taxpayer Advocate’s 2022 Annual Report and the sixth edition of the National Taxpayer Advocate’s Purple Book, which presents legislative recommendations designed to strengthen taxpayer rights and improve tax administration for all … Read More
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NTA Blog: January 16, 2023, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
January 13, 2023 – On the third Monday in January, we observe Martin Luther King, Jr., Day of Service. As the National Taxpayer Advocate, I reflect on Rev. Dr. King’s legacy of advocating for systemic change and find inspiration in … Read More
National Taxpayer Advocate delivers 2022 Annual Report to Congress
January 11, 2023 – The report assesses taxpayer service challenges in 2022 and the outlook for 2023. Title: National Taxpayer Advocate delivers 2022 Annual Report to Congress National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins today released her 2022 Annual Report to … Read More
TAS Tax Tip: TAS shares tips to help taxpayers prepare tax returns without issues that cause return processing errors and refund delays.
December 29, 2022 – TAS will launch a Pre-Filing Season Awareness outreach campaign in January. It is a nationwide effort to help millions of taxpayers who self-prepare federal tax returns to avoid common return processing issues that cause refund delays. … Read More
NTA Blog: Heard Loud and Clear: IRS Postpones Implementation of $600 Form 1099-K Reporting by a Year
December 27, 2022 -As a result of taxpayer confusion, lack of clear guidance, concerns about the existing backlog, and impact on the upcoming filing season industry and stakeholders urged the IRS to postpone the implementation of the new reporting requirements … Read More
NTA Blog: Happy Holidays from the Taxpayer Advocate Service and My Requests for Santa
December 21, 2022 – As we all start to gather for the holidays, we at the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) want to wish everyone a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season. NTA Blog: Happy Holidays from the Taxpayer Advocate Service … Read More
National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins named one of the Most Influential People in Accounting for 2022
December 14, 2022 – Accounting Today selects Erin M. Collins as one of the 100 Most Influential People for 2022, Money Magazine names Collins as a Changemaker impacting Americans’ finances. Two distinguished publications have named National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. … Read More
NTA Blog: Giving Thanks, Giving Tuesday (November 29): Tax Benefits and Charitable Contributions
November 22, 2022 – On Thanksgiving, together with my family, I will pause, reflect, and give thanks for the good in my life, both personally and professionally. NTA Blog: Giving Thanks, Giving Tuesday (November 29): Tax Benefits and Charitable Contributions … Read More
Tax Pros: Renew your PTIN by Dec. 31, 2022
If you prepare or help prepare federal tax returns for compensation, you must have a valid Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) from the IRS. It only takes 15 minutes to renew your Preparer Tax Identification Number or PTIN in 3 … Read More