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National Taxpayer Advocate issues mid-year report to Congress; highlights filing season challenges and focuses on strategic priorities

June 21st, 2023, 11:35 AM

National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins released her statutorily mandated mid-year report to Congress. The report says the tax-return filing […]

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TAS Tax Tip: Secure Access to Your IRS Account Is Now Available Using ID.me

May 11th, 2023, 9:59 AM

June 02, 2023 – You must have an account with ID.me to access your IRS online account.   The IRS now […]

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TAS Success Story: Persistence Pays Off in Audit Dispute

May 31st, 2023, 9:04 AM

Mary 31, 2023  – A taxpayer contacted TAS for assistance when their tax return was selected for audit and they […]

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

May 31st, 2023, 1:05 PM

May 31, 2023 – Reducing your tax liability may be tempting; however, many social media schemes are illegal and can […]

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NTA Blog: Foreign Information Penalties: Part Three: Keeping a Watchful Eye on the FBAR Guard Dog

May 2nd, 2023, 9:00 AM

May 1, 2023 -This is part 3 of my blog series addressing international reporting requirements. Part 1 addressed the U.S. […]

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TAS officially closes the San Jose, CA office effective April 30

May 1st, 2023, 9:55 AM

May 1, 2023 – Taxpayers and congressional offices in the San Jose geographic area now serviced out of the Oakland, […]

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TAS provides one-stop phone service for taxpayers living abroad

April 18th, 2023, 12:24 PM

April 18, 2023 – International TAS taxpayers can now call one phone number regardless of their location. If you live […]

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

April 17th, 2023, 9:01 AM

April 17, 2023 – Since 2020, I have repeatedly recommended a legislative change under which Congress would make foreign information […]

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