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Direct Deposit Limits Changing January 2015
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Tax Pros, don’t forget: as of January 2015, new IRS proceedures limit the number of refunds deposited to a single account or pre-paid debit card to three. If there is a fourth deposit, the IRS … more
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Nina E. Olson is not only the National Taxpayer Advocate, and the taxpayer’s voice at the IRS. She’s also considered one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in Tax and Accounting in 201 … more
IRS service at 'unacceptably low levels' (USA Today)
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USA today reported that a widening imbalance between the IRS’s expanded workload and diminished resources means taxpayers in 2015 could face the worst service levels in more than a decade, … more
National Taxpayer Advocate Releases 2014 Annual Report to Congress
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National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson released her 2014 annual report to Congress, which expresses concern that taxpayers this year are likely to receive the worst levels of taxpayer service since at … more
IRS Cuts Taxpayer Services as Filing Returns Gets Harder (Associated Press)
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Referencing the National Taxpayer Advocate's 2014 Annual Report to Congress, the AP story highlights that the IRS is cutting taxpayer services to historically low levels while filing a federal tax … more
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WASHINGTON — National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. … more
IRS Releases Public Directory of Return Preparers
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Tax professionals have varying levels of skills, education and expertise. Furthermore, only certain tax professionals have the right to represent taxpayers before the IRS in all matters including … more
NTA Nina Olson on NPR's Morning Edition
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National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson was interviewed for a story on NPR's Morning Edition, on the effect of IRS budget cuts on the upcoming filing season.
Reporter Brian Naylor: Taxpayer service is … more
NTA on C-SPAN Washington Journal
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This morning, National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson appeared on the C-SPAN call-in show Washington Journal, to talk about her recently released Annual Report to Congress, and answer questions from … more
NTA Discusses Identity Theft on NPR
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NPR's David Greene sat down with National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson to discuss the IRS's 2014 "Dirty Dozen List." It's not a list of criminals — it's the most common tax scams affecting U.S. … more
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The Department of Treasury has approved the selection of 29 new members to serve on the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP), a nationwide federal advisory committee that delivers direct taxpayer feedback … more
National Taxpayer Advocate Testifies on IRS Oversight
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National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson testified today at a U.S. House Appropriations Committee hearing on “Internal Revenue Service Oversight.”
The following is an excerpt from her … more
IRS tax booklets at libraries? Not anymore (Indianapolis Star)
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The IRS is cutting back dramatically on the amount of printed tax materials it creates. This means that taxpayers used to getting copies of their forms at public institutions like libraries are … more
IRS taking steps to try to protect against identity theft (AP)
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Identity theft can come in the form has been on the hot list of taxpayer issues for several years (and has been identified as a most serious problem in several past Annual Reports to Congress). The … more
Why ‘Free File’ for Taxes Isn’t So Popular (Wall Street Journal)
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National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson was quoted in the Wall Street Journal, discussing the flaws in the IRS's Free File program.
"Nina Olson, the national taxpayer advocate, who is charged by … more
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The Health Care laws will have an effect on people's taxes for the first time this filing season. The New York Times wrote an article covering the White House's efforts to limit the tax problems … more
Need Help From the I.R.S.? It May Take More Patience This Year (New York Times)
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This article notes that services to taxpayers are likely to drop to their worst levels since 2001, according to the National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson’s 2014 Annual Report to Congress. Ms. … more
Congressman Helps Veteran Dead to the IRS Come "Back to Life" (Fox 28- Columbus, OH)
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Ohio Congressman Steve Stivers worked with the Taxpayer Advocate Service to correct the records of a 94-year-old veteran, who the IRS had listed as dead.
COLUMBUS (Terri Sullivan) - A veteran … more
NTA Submits Written Testimony to the Senate for Hearing on IRS Budget
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National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson submitted written testimony to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government for a hearing that would discuss the Internal … more
Some IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers Now Require Appointments
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Visiting an IRS office soon? Check first, because now you may need to make an appointment ahead of time.
The IRS has announced that it will provide appointments at 44 of its walk-in locations across … more
IRS Gives Guidance on Verifying Identity In Case of Possible ID Theft
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The IRS is sending out a letter (Letter 5071C) to taxpayers whose identities may have been compromised. If you get one of these letters, there are two ways to verify your identity – by calling … more
New Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Members - They make sure IRS listens (Sacramento Bee)
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The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel, a group of citizen volunteers that works to improve IRS taxpayer service, announced its 2015 membership, which included two individuals from Sacramento, CA. The paper … more
Affordable Care Act Payment Scam Involving Tax Preparers
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The IRS is warning taxpayers that some tax preparers are improperly telling their clients to make Individual Shared Responsibility Payments directly to them, instead of to the Treasury with their tax … more
Service helps people deal with the IRS (KMOV St. Louis)
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A recent story on News 4 in St. Louis featured Local Taxpayer Advocate Peggy Guinn and Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Director Shelia Andrews. It let viewers know that TAS is there to help them with their … more
NTA Discusses Declining IRS Service on the Diane Rehm Show
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National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson appeared on the Diane Rehm Show to talk about declining customer service at the IRS. She was joined by Merritt Wingate, Certified Public Accountant from … more
Brookings: How do IRS budget cuts affect taxpayers and the tax system?
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National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson recently appeared as part of a panel of experts at the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center. The panel discussion, addressing the question “How do IRS budget … more
What to do if you forgot to file your taxes
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If you woke up April 16th without having finished your taxes, don’t panic, but do take action soon. The longer you wait to file, the more problems you may have.
So, file as soon as you can. … more
National Taxpayer Advocate Testifies Before House Committee on Annual Report to Congress
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Today National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson testified before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform about her 2014 Annual Report to Congress.
She discussed this year’s tax … more
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These events feature the … more
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Grant applications for Low Income Taxpayer Clinics (LITC) are being accepted from today through June 15, 2015. The program awards matching grants of up to $100,000 per year to qualifying … more
Success Stories: Getting a Fresh Start
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The taxpayer came to TAS … more
ID Theft Times Two
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A young mother walked into the … more
TAS Acts to Help After a Payroll Service Provider Embezzles From Over 400 Small Businesses
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TAS helped a small business … more
In Recognition of Public Service - Some Success Stories
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This week is Public Service Recognition week, and in that spirit, we wanted to share some stories that highlight how Taxpayer Advocate Service employees work for you and all taxpayers. The Taxpayer … more
Incorrect 1095-A Forms and the Premium Tax Credit
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If you may have gotten an incorrect Form 1095-A (your Health Insurance Marketplace Statement), the IRS has new resources for you.
The IRS has just posted information to help you determine exactly … more
Your Tax Reform Suggestions Matter: Here’s How
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When people think about the U.S. tax system, it’s often with a sense of frustration. Discussions on how to make filing returns and working with the IRS simpler often focus on how complex the … more
If You Owe the IRS, but Can’t Pay: Currently Not Collectible [VIDEO]
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Maybe you owe the IRS money, but because of your current financial situation, you can’t pay it back. If the IRS agrees with you, they can place your account in Currently Not Collectible (CNC) … more
Announcing the International Conference on Taxpayer Rights
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The National Taxpayer Advocate of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service is convening the Inaugural International Conference on Taxpayer Rights in Washington, D.C.
This ground breaking conference will … more
TAS Focus Groups at the 2015 Tax Forums - Help us help you (and your clients)
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The Advocate Who Keeps an Eye on the IRS (La Presse)
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National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson was interviewed in the French-language newspaper La Presse. Below is a translation of the original article.
By Vincent Brousseau-Pouliot
Is the IRS always … more
Nina Olson: Reviewing one of the worst tax filing seasons ever (Federal News Radio)
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This morning, National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson joined host Tom Temin on Federal News Radio.
They talked about her FY 2016 Objectives Report, and especially the review of the past filing season, … more
National Taxpayer Advocate Releases FY 2016 Objectives Report To Congress
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Today National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson released her FY 2016 Objectives Report to Congress. The report identifies the priority issues that she and TAS will address during fiscal year 2016, … more
New IRS Webinars on ACA provisions for Employers and Coverage Providers
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The Affordable Care Act, or health care law, contains responsibilities for employers and insurance coverage providers. For employers, the size and structure of your workforce – small, large, or … more
Success Story: Quick Action Prevents Burden on Thousands of Taxpayers
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Employees of a city were … more
Success Story: Stop That Lien!
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A self-employed government … more
TAS Helps Taxpayers Defrauded by Tax Return Preparer
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Even with a cautious and thorough appraisal of a tax return preparer you’re considering hiring, it can sometimes be hard to tell an honest preparer from a dishonest one. Unfortunately, some … more
TAS Helps Taxpayer Get Levy Released
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A local TAS office received … more
Success Stories: Helping a Family Deal with a Stolen Identity
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When a husband and wife … more
TAS Attorney Advisor Christopher Lee testifies before Senate committee
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Taxpayer Advocate Service Senior Attorney-Advisor Christopher J. Lee testified today at a field hearing of the Senate Budget Committee held by U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.). The hearing was to … more
TAS Abates Penalties due to Crash of USPS Truck
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The Taxpayer Advocate … more
Health Care Law Tax Provisions: IRS Webinars for Employers and Coverage Providers Now Available
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The webinars the IRS offered earlier this summer on the responsibilities for employers and insurance coverage providers under the Affordable Care Act are now available on-demand.
The IRS … more
Register Today for the International Conference on Taxpayer Rights
The National Taxpayer Advocate is convening the Inaugural International Conference on Taxpayer Rights in Washington, D.C., on November 18-19, 2015.
This ground-breaking conference will present … more
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The IRS issued a Health Care Tax Tip urging taxpayers who received the benefit of advance payments of the premium tax credit (PTC) in 2014 under the health care law to file their federal tax returns, … more
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While a taxpayer was out of … more
Nina Olson: IRS recovers from dismal tax filing season (Federal News Radio)
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NTA Nina Olson was interviewed on the Federal Drive with Tom Temin about IRS customer service during the last filing season.
From Federal Drive:
“[T]he final numbers are now in, and the … more
Some Non-U.S. Citizens Are Exempt from the Individual Shared Responsibility Payment
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Be Sure to File IRS Form 8965 to Claim Your Exemption
The Affordable Care Act made it a requirement for individuals to have health care coverage, or if they don’t, make a shared responsibility … more
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This past filing season saw some people owing money at tax time that they didn’t expect. Why? Because they didn’t provide an accurate income estimate to the Marketplace when enrolling for … more
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The IRS took a taxpayer& … more
Tax Forum Seminars Available for CPE Credit
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Seminars from prior Tax Forums are available at the IRS Nationwide Tax Forums Online (NTFO). Tax professionals can earn continuing professional education (CPE) credits through self-study seminars … more
Successful IRS Nationwide Tax Forums 2015
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The forums feature the latest … more
Nina Olson on the Taxpayer Bill of Rights (Tax Notes Live)
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National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson was interviewed by Tax Analysts reporter Bill Hoffman for Tax Notes Live, a weekly show highlighting news in tax.
NTA Nina Olson discussed the IRS’s … more
Inaugural International Conference on Taxpayer Rights takes place in Washington, D.C.
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National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson convened the inaugural International Conference on Taxpayer Rights in Washington, D.C. on November 18 and 19. More than 170 government officials, scholars, … more
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When filing their tax returns last year, many taxpayers learned they would owe a payment or receive a reduced refund because of certain Affordable care Act (ACA) provisions. Some smaller employers … more
TAS Helps Taxpayer Receive EITC
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Two taxpayers claimed the Earned … more
Low Income Taxpayer Clinics awarded over $10 million in grants from IRS
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The IRS has awarded approximately $10.25 million in matching grants to Low Income Taxpayer Clinics (LITCs) around the country. 132 organizations received grants for the 2015 grant year (Jan. 1 … more
National Taxpayer Advocate Releases 2015 Annual Report to Congress
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Today National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson today released her 2015 Annual Report to Congress, expressing concern that the IRS may be on the verge of dramatically scaling back telephone and face- … more
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WASHINGTON — National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson today released her 2015 annual report to Congress, expressing concern that the IRS may be on the verge of … more
IRS watchdog warns of scaled-back service in agency plans (Associated Press)
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The Associated Press covered the release of the National Taxpayer Advocate's 2015 Annual Report to Congress.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS is planning to push you to fire up the computer … more
Taxpayer Advocate Warns of ‘Pay to Play’ I.R.S. System (The New York Times)
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The New York Times covered the release of the 2015 Annual Report to Congress, saying:
Under pressure from Congress to do more with less, the Internal Revenue Service is planning to increase its … more
Report warns IRS's online plans could hurt taxpayers (USA Today)
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USA Today reported on the release of the 2015 Annual Report to Congress, saying:
NEW YORK-- The Internal Revenue Service is quietly moving toward a high-tech future that could end up hurting … more
IRS Watchdog Warns of Risks in Moving Services to Internet (The Wall Street Journal)
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The Wall Street Journal reported on the release of the 2015 Annual Report to Congress, saying:
An internal watchdog at the Internal Revenue Service is warning that the agency’s plan to shift … more
Secret plan shows the IRS wants to ‘get out of the business of talking with taxpayers,’ advocate says (The Washington Post)
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The Washington Post reported on the release of the 2015 Annual Report to Congress last week, saying:
Doing business with the Internal Revenue Service of the future will feel a lot like doing … more
National Taxpayer Advocate Publishes Paper on Earned Income Credit Compliance Strategy
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National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson published a paper titled "Procedural Justice for All: a Taxpayer Rights Analysis of Irs Earned Income Credit Compliance Strategy" in Volume 22 of the journal … more
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Next Tuesday, February 23, National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson will convene the first in a series of public forums on taxpayer service. Held at the IRS building in Washington, DC, the session … more
Discussion of the Future State of the IRS at the National Taxpayer Advocate Public Forum in Washington, DC
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On Tuesday, February 23, National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson convened the first in a series of public forums on taxpayer service. Over 125 people attended, representing a range of interests and … more
IRS Now Accepting Applications for Part-Year Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Grants in Identified Underserved Areas
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The Internal Revenue Service announced it will accept applications for a part-year Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) matching grant from qualified organizations in certain identified geographic areas. … more
IRS Announces Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Grant Recipients
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The Internal Revenue Service announced more than $10.72 million in matching grants for the development, expansion, or continuation of 129 Low Income Taxpayer Clinics (LITCs) for the 2016 grant year. … more
NTA Discusses Customer Service at the IRS
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National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson appeared on C-SPAN earlier this week to talk about customer service at the IRS and taxpayer's concerns before the April 15 filing deadline.
She also took … more
National Taxpayer Advocate Forum on Future State Highlights Challenges IRS Faces in Building A Modern Tax System (Procedurally Taxing)
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Leslie Book, professor of law at Villanova University, was one of the panelists at the first National Taxpayer Advocate Public Forum, held Feb. 23 in Washington, DC. Professor Book also writes for … more
Next Public Forum on taxpayer service needs and preferences to be held in Chicago on March 9
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National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson and Rep. Peter Roskam will hold a public forum to discuss what taxpayers want and need from the IRS to comply with their tax obligations.
The public forum … more
First Community Public Forum on taxpayer service needs held in Chicago
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Earlier this week, National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson held a Public Forum at the Glen Ellyn Civic Center near Chicago, Illinois, seeking comments on what taxpayers want and need from the IRS to … more
Next Public Forum on taxpayer service needs and preferences to be held in the Bronx on March 18
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National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson and Rep. Jose Serrano, ranking member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, will hold a public forum to … more
Deadlines for some ACA information forms extended – What this means for you
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The IRS has extended the due dates for providers of health insurance coverage to submit health care information reporting forms in 2016. Insurers, self-insuring employers, other coverage … more
Do you qualify for an exemption from the Individual Shared Responsibility Payment?
If you didn’t have health care coverage in 2015, before you submit your 2015 Individual Tax Return, see if you qualify for an exemption from the Individual Shared Responsibility Payment (ISRP). … more
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To account for your health care coverage on your tax return, many insurers, employers and Marketplaces will send you a version of IRS Form 1095. This year, many taxpayers have questions because they … more
Bronx Public Forum on taxpayer service needs
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National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson and Rep. Jose E. Serrano, ranking member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, convened a public forum at … more
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The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP) has been alerted that taxpayers are receiving emails allegedly from TAP about their tax refunds. These emails are a scam; do not click the links in them. TAP never … more
Next Public Forum on taxpayer service needs and preferences to be held in Hendersonville NC on April 4
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National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson and Rep. Mark Meadows, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations,will hold a public forum to discuss what … more
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Your annual physical. Spring cleaning. Flu shots. What do these activities have in common? Just like preparing and filing your taxes, you need to complete them every year. Yet filing your annual tax … more
NTA’s Concerns About Private Debt Collection
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In a recent letter to Congress, National Taxpayer Advocate (NTA) Nina Olson expresses concerns about private debt collection and offers her perspective on the private debt collection (PDC) program … more
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National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson and Rep. Mark Meadows, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations, convened a public forum at Henderson … more
Next Public Forum on taxpayer service to be held in Harrisburg PA on April 8
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National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson and Sen. Bob Casey, Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Taxation and IRS Oversight, will hold a public forum to discuss what taxpayers … more
Videos from the International Conference on Taxpayer Rights now available
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Videos of all the panel discussions and presentations from the inaugural International Conference on Taxpayer Rights are now available.
This conference brought together government officials, … more
Forum on taxpayer service in Harrisburg PA
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National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson and Sen. Bob Casey, Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Taxation and IRS Oversight, convened a public forum to discuss what taxpayers want … more
Five tips for individuals navigating the Health Care law tax filing requirements
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The IRS recently released a Health Care Tax Tip to assist individuals in navigating the filing requirements related to the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Some of the tips the IRS mentions:
Don’ … more
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National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson and Sen. Chuck Grassley, a member and former chairman of the Senate Finance Committee and current chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, will hold a … more
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Tax Analysts has honored National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson as one of ten outstanding women in tax. After receiving more than 300 nominations, Nina Olson was recognized as a global tax pioneer, … more
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Michelle Drumbl, Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Low-Income Tax Clinic at Washington & Lee University, won the award for best paper at the recent ATAX 12th International Conference … more
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The 2017 Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) grant application period is now open and will continue to accept applications through June 20, 2016.The LITC program is a federal grant program administered … more
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National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson and Sen. Chuck Grassley, a member and former chairman of the Senate Finance Committee and current chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, convened a … more
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National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson will hold a public forum in Washington, DC to discuss what taxpayers want and need from the IRS to comply with their tax obligations. The Public Forums unites … more
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Reports have detailed unscrupulous preparers instructing their clients to make Individual Shared Responsibility (ISRP) payments directly to the preparer rather than the IRS. In particular, current … more
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National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson and Sen. Ben Cardin, a member of the Senate Committee on Finance, convened a public forum in Baltimore, Maryland, to discuss what taxpayers want and need from … more
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Over 100 people attended, representing a range of interests and … more
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The Taxpayer Advocate Service is pleased to announce a new tool designed to help employers better understand how the Employer Shared Responsibility Provision (ESRP) works and learn how the provision … more
2016 Tax Forums feature TAS seminars and case resolution
Each year the IRS sponsors the Nationwide Tax Forums, a three-day series of tax education and networking conferences for tax professionals in cities around the country. These events feature the … more
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National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson and Sen. Ben Cardin, a member of the Senate Committee on Finance, will hold a public forum to discuss what taxpayers want and need from the IRS to comply with … more
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For the last two years, … more
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The summer heat outside may be stifling, but inside the Case Resolution Program at the IRS Nationwide Tax Forums, dedicated IRS employees are keeping their cool and producing truly excellent results. … more
It’s time for a Premium Tax Credit check-up
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While you may be tempted to forget about taxes at the end of the filing season, there is still time to receive the benefits of many tax credits.When you applied for assistance to help pay the … more
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National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson and U.S. Rep. Jim Renacci (OH-16), a member of the House Ways & Means Committee, will hold a public forum to discuss what taxpayers want and need from the … more
Next Public Forum on taxpayer service needs and preferences to be held in Portland, OR on August 18
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National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson will hold a public forum in Portland, Ore., on Thursday, August 18, to discuss what taxpayers want and need from the IRS to comply with their tax obligations. … more
Forum on taxpayer service in Parma OH
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National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson and U.S. Rep. Jim Renacci (OH-16), a member of the House Ways & Means Committee, convened a public forum to discuss what taxpayers want and need from the … more
Next Public Forum on taxpayer service needs and preferences to be held in Los Angeles, CA on August 22
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National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson and Rep. Xavier Becerra, a senior member of the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Ranking Member of its Subcommittee on Social Security, will hold a … more
Take Advantage of TAS Offerings at the Tax Forums
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The 2016 IRS Nationwide Tax Forums kicked-off this summer in Chicago, Ill., the week of July 11. New Orleans, La. was the host city for the second tax forum during the week of July 25. The third tax … more
Forum on taxpayer service in Portland OR
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National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson held a public forum in Portland, Ore., on Thursday, August 18, to discuss what taxpayers want and need from the IRS to comply with their tax obligations. The … more
Next Public Forum on taxpayer service needs and preferences to be held in San Antonio, TX on August 30
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National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson and Rep. Lloyd Doggett, a member of the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Ranking Member of its Subcommittee on Human Resources, will hold a public … more
The National Taxpayer Advocate releases Volume 2 of FY2017 Objectives Report to Congress, announces papers available from taxpayer rights conference
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Today the National Taxpayer Advocate released Volume 2 of the Fiscal Year 2017 Objectives Report to Congress and announced that presenter papers submitted from the November 2015 inaugural conference … more
Forum on taxpayer service in Los Angeles, CA
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National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson and Rep. Xavier Becerra, a senior member of the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Ranking Member of its Subcommittee on Social Security, held a public … more
Forum on taxpayer service in San Antonio, TX
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National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson and Rep. Lloyd Doggett, a member of the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Ranking Member of its Subcommittee on Human Resources, held a public forum … more
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Two new videos are now available that provide a brief overview of the four available Affordable Care Act (ACA) estimator tools. All of the easy-to-use ACA estimators are designed to help you estimate … more
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With students headed back to school in a few short weeks, parents and students alike should be advised of telephone scammers who target taxpayers during the back-to-school season. Such scammers … more
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With both the IRS and the Healthcare Marketplace sending healthcare notices out each year, you might be confused. We hope the information below will help you sort out why you received this message … more
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Did you get a notice you thought was from the IRS? Make sure it is a real one before paying. The IRS has issued a warning to taxpayers and tax professionals about a new scam related to the … more
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Taxpayers and businesses can use these before filing their federal tax returns.
Tax filing season will be here before you know it. As you plan and prepare your information over the next few months, … more
If you did not attend the 2016 Nationwide Tax Forums this year, it's not too late to earn continuing professional education (CPE) credits. There are 13 interactive, self-study courses now available … more
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Each year, the IRS sponsors the Nationwide Tax Forums, a three-day series of tax education and networking conferences for tax professionals in cities around the country. The 2016 Forums featured the … more
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There are several changes that might require some up-front actions by you, so that you are ready to file your federal tax return this coming year. The IRS has provided a listing titled Get Ready on … more
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The second International Conference on Taxpayer Rights will be held in Vienna, Austria, on March 13-14, 2017. The conference will be hosted by the Institute for Austrian and International Tax Law at … more
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National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson recently released her 2016 Annual Report to Congress recommending that the IRS revamp its “Future State” plan to adopt a taxpayer-centric focus, … more
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The IRS receives more than 100 million telephone calls and 5 million visits in its walk-in sites each year from taxpayers. Over the last two years, the IRS has worked to develop a “Future State& … more
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The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) puts money in the hands of hard-working taxpayers and can be a significant financial boost for individuals, their families, and local communities. It can return as … more
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One of the biggest changes for taxpayers claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) on federal tax returns for tax year 2016 is that any credit or refund … more
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National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson recently sat down with Yahoo! in their New York office to discuss some of the most common issues taxpayers face when navigating America’s tax system. … more
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Don’t be fooled by scammers pretending to be the IRS. Scammers target taxpayers and tax professionals each year in growing numbers. Oftentimes a scammer will contact you by telephone and … more
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National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson convened the 2nd International Conference on Taxpayer Rights in Vienna, Austria on March 13 and 14. Hosted by the Institute for Austrian and … more
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As tax day approaches, many taxpayers experience challenges in preparing and filing their tax returns. As part of a broadcast by C-SPAN Washington Journal’s “Your Money” series, … more
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Every year the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) helps thousands of people with tax problems. This story is only one of many examples of how TAS helps resolve taxpayer issues. All personal details are … more
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It’s not too late to enhance your knowledge of taxpayer rights on a global scale. Experience conversations held during panel discussions among leaders in their fields throughout the conference … more
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On May 13, 2017, National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson was honored by the American Bar Association Section of Taxation with the 2017 Distinguished Service Award for her outstanding service to the tax … more
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"[You] ask people, okay, if you had the choice between trying to find the answer to a government question online, yourself, or just picking up the phone and calling somebody, which would you … more
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National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson testified before the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight today at a hearing entitled, “IRS Reform: Lessons Learned from the National Taxpayer … more
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Many taxpayers work or engage in services that are considered to be a part of the gig or shared economy services. These services often originate through peer-to-peer interactions such as ride-share … more
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The IRS is a few months away from launching new look and feel to the IRS’s website (IRS.gov) and you have an opportunity to review the new Homepage about its look, content, … more
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The National Taxpayer Advocate reviewed the Taxpayer Bill of Rights with the four private collection agencies selected for the Private Debt Collection program under the Fixing America’s Surface … more
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Each year the IRS sponsors the Nationwide Tax Forums, a three-day series of tax education and networking conferences for tax professionals in cities around the country.These events feature the latest … more
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In her preface to the … more
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Taxpayer Advocate Speaks on Taxes and Transparency
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Last week the National Taxpayer Advocate participated in a panel discussion sponsored by Tax Analysts called Tax Transparency: The Good, The Bad, and The Future. She was joined on the panel by Drita … more
NTA Nina Olson delivers Laurence Neal Woodworth Memorial Lecture
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National Taxpayer Advocate (NTA) Nina Olson delivered the Laurence Neal Woodworth Memorial Lecture at the meeting of the ABA Section of Taxation in May 2013.
In her remarks, she stated that taxpayer … more
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In some of my recent blog postings, I’ve raised concerns about the impact of IRS correspondence examinations on taxpayers’ rights, including the failure to provide taxpayers with the … more
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In my last blog posting, I discussed how the IRS’s growing use of “unreal” … more
Virtual Face-to-Face Audits: A prescription for curing the IRS’s ailing correspondence examination process
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Over the last few weeks, I’ve written about the problems associated with the Internal Revenue Service’s correspondence examination program. These problems include:
Confusing … more
IRS Collection Performance
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With the onset of 2015, I made a New Year’s resolution to restart my blog and provide periodic insights and observations on U.S. tax administration. The New Year also coincides with the … more
NTA Nina Olson Special Report for Tax Notes: More Than a ‘Mere’ Preparer: Loving and Return Preparation
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For the May 13, 2013 edition of Tax Notes, National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson wrote a special report on the decision of the U.S. district court in Loving v. IRS.
"Each year, … more
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Read her complete testimony. more
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Some Taxpayer Advocate Service offices were temporarily closed due to the effects of Hurricane Irma. As of Monday, September 18, 2017, all TAS offices in Florida are currently open for business. … more
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The Taxpayer Advocate Service Puerto Rico office reopened Thursday, Oct. 12. However, the office is not open for regular TAS operations at this time. We ask for your patience during this difficult … more
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Taxpayers affected by the wildfires in California that began October 8, 2017 may qualify for tax relief from the Internal Revenue Service. The President declared that a major disaster exists in the … more
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Are you ready to secure health insurance coverage for 2018? Everyone will have an opportunity to sign-up for health coverage for next year starting on November 1, running through December 15, 2017. … more
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Appeals Is Needlessly Turning Away Even Good-Faith Taxpayers Who Seek Administrative Review of Rejected IRC § 6702 Penalty Abatement Requests
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Subscribe to the NTA’s Blog and receive updates on the latest blog posts from National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson. Additional blogs from the National Taxpayer Advocate can be found at … more
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Subscribe to the NTA’s Blog and receive updates on the latest blog posts from National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson. Additional blogs from … more
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Subscribe to the NTA’s Blog and receive updates on the latest blog posts from National … more
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The IRS Should Specifically Identify Potentially Frivolous Positions in the Letters It Mails to Taxpayers, So As to Give Them a Better Opportunity to Correct the Positions and Comply with the Tax … more
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Subscribe to the NTA’s Blog and receive updates on the latest blog posts from National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson. Additional blogs from the National Taxpayer Advocate can be … more
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If you did not attend the 2017 Nationwide Tax Forums this year, it's not too late to earn continuing professional education (CPE) credits. There are 17 interactive, self-study courses now available … more
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Each year, the IRS sponsors the Nationwide Tax Forums, a three-day series of tax education and networking conferences for tax professionals in cities around the country. The 2017 Tax Forums featured … more
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Taxpayers claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) on federal tax returns this year need to remember that that, by law, the IRS … more
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National Taxpayer Advocate, Nina E. Olson, has released her 2017 Annual Report to Congress, describing challenges the IRS will face as it implements the recently enacted tax reform legislation and … more
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The third International Conference on Taxpayer Rights will be held in The Netherlands, on May 3-4, 2018. The conference will be hosted by the International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation (IBFD) and … more
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As of January 23, 2018, all Taxpayer Advocate Service offices have resumed normal operations.
Please be aware that due to the lack of an approved federal budget, all Taxpayer Advocate Service … more
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Telephone Service in an Omnichannel Environment - Communicating with the IRS Over the Phone Must Be Made Easier for Taxpayers (Part 1)
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Telephone Service in an Omnichannel Environment - The IRS Must Ensure Taxpayers Are Getting the Assistance They Need Over the Telephone (Part 2 of 2)
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As of February 9, 2018, all Taxpayer Advocate Service offices have resumed normal operations.
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Nonresident Aliens’ Ability to Receive Credit for Certain Taxes Withheld at Source Continues to Be Jeopardized
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The Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers of a quickly growing scam involving erroneous tax refunds being deposited into their bank accounts. Criminals have a new twist on an old scam. After … more
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National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson recently spoke with Yahoo! Finance on new tax issues taxpayers may face during the filing season this year. During the brief interview, Ms. Olson highlights the … more
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The National Taxpayer Advocate Hosts Inaugural Conversation Series with International Tax Researchers
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National Taxpayer Advocate, Nina E. Olson, recently commenced a series of tax administration conversations she is conducting with panels of experts across various disciplines where they discuss … more
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The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) is currently experiencing very high call volumes on its toll-free telephone line. TAS calls have spiked because problems with the IRS’s income verification … more
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The IRS has a disaster assistance and emergency relief page for individuals and businesses, which includes special tax law provisions, to help taxpayers and businesses recover financially from the … more
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National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson spoke to law students at Villanova University at an event sponsored by the Tax Law Society and the Women’s Law Caucus. A Pennsylvania native, Ms. Olson … more
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National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson testified before the House Subcommittee on Health Care, Benefits, and Administrative Rules and Subcommittee on Government Operations Committee on … more
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Yesterday, the IRS experienced system issues and was unable to accept tax returns. The processing systems are back online today. The IRS announced it will provide an additional day to file your … more
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Every year, the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) helps thousands of people with tax problems. This story is only one of many examples of how TAS helps resolve taxpayer’s tax issues. All personal … more
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National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson convened the 3rd International Conference on Taxpayer Rights in Amsterdam, the Netherlands on May 3 and 4. Hosted by the International Bureau on … more
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The IRS has announced the application period for Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) grants for calendar year 2019 is now open and will run through June 27, 2018. A listing of the 2018 LITC grant … more
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The IRS announced today that the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Program Office will host two webinars on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, and Tuesday, June 12, 2018. The webinars are to provide potential … more
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The National Taxpayer Advocate released her Fiscal Year 2019 Objectives Report to Congress today. In it, she reviews the 2018 filing season, addresses challenges facing the IRS, and identifies TAS& … more
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Didn’t make it to the 3rd International Conference on Taxpayer Rights? Catch up on what you missed and enhance your knowledge of taxpayer rights on a global scale. Videos are now available from … more
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The Internal Revenue Service is advising certain veterans who received disability severance payments after Jan. 17, 1991, and included that payment as income, that they should file an IRS Form 1040X, … more
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July 22, 2018 marks the 20th anniversary of Low Income Taxpayer Clinics (LITC). Low Income Taxpayer Clinics were enacted by Congress on July 22, 1998, as part of the IRS Restructuring and Reform Act … more
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Major tax reform was approved by Congress in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (tax reform) on Dec. 22, 2017. One change directly affected the rate at which taxes are withheld from paychecks. Our federal … more
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Nina Olson Stands Up for Taxpayer Rights (Tax Analysts)
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In advance of the International Conference on Taxpayer Rights, National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson sat down with Tax Analysts' William Hoffman to talk about differences between taxpayer rights … more
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The Taxpayer Advocate Service temporarily closed some offices due to Hurricane Florence. The following offices in South Carolina and North Carolina will resume regular business operation hours on … more
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The Internal Revenue Service recently implemented a new private debt collection program and will assign certain overdue federal tax debts to private collection agencies (PCAs). Posted on … more
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Tax Changes (Cambios en la Reforma de Impuestos)
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Accounting Today magazine honored National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson by selecting her for its annual list of Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting. According to the magazine, the honor … more
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When you get married, your tax situation changes. Your marital status as of Dec. 31 determines your tax filing options for the entire year. If you’re married at year-end, you have two filing … more
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NUEVO (12/13/2018):El formulario 1040 de 2018, los anexos y las instrucciones ya están disponibles. Nuestro sitio web de Cambios en la Reforma de Impuestos muestra dónde … more
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As of January 28, 2019, all TAS offices are open. Some offices may be closed due to weather or other emergencies as updated on our Contact Us page. As always, the Taxpayer Advocate Service is … more
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NEW (12/13/2018): The 2018 Form 1040, schedules and instructions are now available. Our Tax Reform Changes website shows where the new tax law items can be found on the 2018 … more
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The tax return filing season is here. Do you need help with filing information and options? Here are some useful tips from the Taxpayer Advocate Service.
Each year, … more
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It’s filing season! The IRS’s new Form 1040 for 2018, its corresponding Schedules 1-6, and instructions are now available.
Taxpayer Advocate Service’s Tax Reform Changes website … more
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It’s the holidays and is anyone really thinking about taxes? We hope you are, because there are certain things you will want to know now, and some you may need to act upon before the end of the … more
It’s the holidays and is anyone really thinking about taxes? We hope you are, because there are certain things you will need to know now, and some you may need to act upon before the end of the … more
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National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson releases her 2018 Annual Report to Congress, describing challenges the IRS is facing as a result of the recent government shutdown and recommending that … more
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The 2018 Form 1040, schedules and instructions are now available. Our Tax Reform Changes website shows where the new tax law items can be found on the 2018 … more
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Many tax professionals know this filing season has several new factors that impact all tax professionals: new tax laws, a new tax form and schedules, and new Due Diligence rules. Here’s some … more
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National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson recently shared tax filing tips and addressed issues taxpayers may face during the tax filing season this year during a series of interviews on the tax filing … more
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Each year, the IRS sponsors the Nationwide Tax Forums, a three-day series of tax education and networking conferences for tax professionals in cities around the country. The 2018 Tax Forums featured … more
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Why we need a Taxpayer Bill of Rights
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Last year, in a nationwide survey of U.S. taxpayers who had filed a 2010 tax return, the Taxpayer Advocate Service asked whether respondents believed they had rights before the IRS. W e also asked if … more
What’s an Audit, Anyway?
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The National Taxpayer Advocate explores the difference between a “real” and “unreal” IRS audit.
The IRS's recently released Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 Enforcement and Service … more
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The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) is currently experiencing very high call volumes on its toll-free telephone line. Many taxpayers facing refund delays are calling to request our assistance, and … more
The National Taxpayer Advocate of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service is convening the fourth International Conference on Taxpayer Rights on May 23-24, 2019, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The conference … more
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Are you planning on claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Child Tax Credit (CTC) on your federal tax return this year? If yes, then you should know some things have changed since last … more
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Certain TAS telephone numbers are being used in a spoofing scam. Taxpayers are targeted by either robocalls or live solicitors claiming to be with TAS or the IRS. The caller ID displays a TAS number, … more
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Finished with your 2018 tax return? If you are, and even if you are not, now might be a good time to check your tax withholding amount for this year, 2019, by doing a paycheck check-up now so … more
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The tax return filing deadline is almost here. Have you filed yet? The filing deadline to submit 2018 tax returns is Monday, April 15, 2019 for most taxpayers. Because of the Patriots’ Day … more
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Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) rules are complex and helping clients claim this and other refundable credits is sometimes a challenge. That is especially true while performing the Due Diligence … more
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On April 11, National Taxpayer Advocate (NTA) Nina Olson sat down with a senior reporter from Tax Notes, an online publication for tax professionals, to record an interview about the filing season … more
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The April 15th tax deadline has passed, however the IRS announced on March 22, 2019 that it is expanding the waiver of the Estimated Tax Penalty to include relief for taxpayers whose total … more
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If you make a mistake on your taxes, do you know what to do and how to correct the mistake? There are many options on how to fix a mistake on your tax return, depending on whether you received a … more
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The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) will conduct Problem Solving Day events in communities throughout the country in the coming months and year. During these events, TAS employees from a … more
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Tax time can be especially tough if taxes are owed with your tax return and even harder if penalties and interest are charged. Our website’s Get Help pages have a wealth of information about … more