Rain or Shine: The IRS Must Prepare Now for Next Year’s Filing Season

On June 25, I released my mid-year Fiscal Year 2026 Objectives Report to Congress. In it, I praise the IRS […] The post Rain or Shine: The IRS Must Prepare Now for Next Year’s Filing Season appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service. ...

National Taxpayer Advocate Issues Mid-Year Report to Congress; Highlights Successful 2025 Filing Season and Challenges for 2026

National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins today released her Fiscal Year 2026 Objectives Report to Congress, highlighting a largely successful […] The post National Taxpayer Advocate Issues Mid-Year Report to Congress; Highlights Successful 2025 Filing Season and Challenges for 2026 appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service. ...

Criminal VDP: TAS Reports a Win For Taxpayers – IRS Agrees to Remove Willfulness Checkbox on VDP Application Form

It is that time of year again – school is out and so are report cards. It is also time […] The post Criminal VDP: TAS Reports a Win For Taxpayers – IRS Agrees to Remove Willfulness Checkbox on VDP Application Form appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service. ...

The IRS incorrectly recorded me as deceased – what should I do?

If IRS records incorrectly indicate that you or your spouse are deceased, this tax tip has instructions that can help […] The post The IRS incorrectly recorded me as deceased – what should I do? appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service. ...

TAS Encourages You to Provide Comments on Transitioning to Electronic Payments by June 30

Know your rights and what to do if the IRS sends you a bill after you already paid your taxes. […] The post TAS Encourages You to Provide Comments on Transitioning to Electronic Payments by June 30 appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service. ...

Here is What You Need to Know for June

Updates as of June 5, 2025   Important Tax Dates Coming Up on June 16 There are important tax dates […] The post Here is What You Need to Know for June appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service. ...

Celebrating Taxpayer Advocate Service and Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Collaboration

“[Our] Low Income Taxpayer Clinic is profoundly grateful to our [local TAS office]…for their invaluable collaboration and partnership. In 2024, […] The post Celebrating Taxpayer Advocate Service and Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Collaboration appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service. ...

What to do if you receive an IRS balance due notice for taxes you have already paid

Know your rights and what to do if the IRS sends you a bill after you already paid your taxes. […] The post What to do if you receive an IRS balance due notice for taxes you have already paid appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service. ...

Mid-Year Tax Checkup

Summertime is the perfect time for a mid-year tax checkup. A tax checkup will help you avoid being surprised with […] The post Mid-Year Tax Checkup appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service. ...

Get Current on Your Federal Taxes

Part of your Mid-Year Tax Checkup should include seeing whether you have any overdue tax returns and making sure you […] The post Get Current on Your Federal Taxes appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service. ...