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TAS Tax Tip: Use Caution When Using Tax Advice or Tax Return Preparers Found on Social Media

May 31, 2023 – Reducing your tax liability may be tempting; however, many social media schemes are illegal and can […] The post TAS Tax Tip: Use Caution When Using Tax Advice or Tax Return Preparers Found on Social Media appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service. ...

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 […] The post Tax Pros: Join National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins at the 2023 IRS Nationwide Tax Forum appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service. ...

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 […] The post TAS Success Story: Persistence Pays Off in Audit Dispute appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service. ...

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 […] The post TAS Tax Tip: Secure Access to Your IRS Account Is Now Available Using ID.me appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service. ...

NTA Blog: Refund Statutes and the Lookback Rule Make Taxpayer and Tax Professionals’ Eyes Glaze Over

May 4, 2023 – As I recently stated in my February 27, 2023, blog (NTA Blog: Lookback Rule: The IRS […] The post NTA Blog: Refund Statutes and the Lookback Rule Make Taxpayer and Tax Professionals’ Eyes Glaze Over appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service. ...

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. […] The post NTA Blog: Foreign Information Penalties: Part Three: Keeping a Watchful Eye on the FBAR Guard Dog appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service. ...

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, […] The post TAS officially closes the San Jose, CA office effective April 30 appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service. ...

NTA Blog: Chapter 61 Foreign Information Penalties: Part Two: Taxpayers and Tax Administration Need Finality, Which Requires Legislation

April 20, 2023 – Due process requires that matters be resolved according to established rules and principles and that taxpayers […] The post NTA Blog: Chapter 61 Foreign Information Penalties: Part Two: Taxpayers and Tax Administration Need Finality, Which Requires Legislation appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service. ...

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 […] The post TAS provides one-stop phone service for taxpayers living abroad appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service. ...

NTA Blog: Chapter 61 Foreign Information Penalties: Part One: Taxpayers and Tax Administration Need a Legislation Fix

April 17, 2023 – Since 2020, I have repeatedly recommended a legislative change under which Congress would make foreign information […] The post NTA Blog: Chapter 61 Foreign Information Penalties: Part One: Taxpayers and Tax Administration Need a Legislation Fix appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service. ...