If you were counting on your tax refund to pay rent, cover groceries, or catch up on bills, it can […] The post How to Prevent a Refund Offset – and What to Do If You’re Facing Economic Hardship appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service. ...
TAS Tax Tip: Create an Online Account to view your balances, make payments, get transcripts, and more. Setting up […] The post Create an Online Account to View your Balances, Make Payments, Get Transcripts, and More. appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service. ...
Tax filing season can be difficult to navigate, but TAS has compiled a list of resources to help you make […] The post Getting Help During Tax Filing Season appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service. ...
If someone files a fraudulent tax return using your name and identifying information, resolving the issue can be time-consuming and […] The post Protect Yourself From Tax-Related Identity Theft: Get an Identity Protection PIN appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service. ...
TAS Tax Tip: Valuable information about child and dependent-related tax benefits If you have children or other dependents, […] The post Valuable information about child and dependent-related tax benefits appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service. ...
When a taxpayer requests a Collection Due Process (CDP) hearing, they may want to argue that they do not owe […] The post Fixing CDP After Zuch: How Congress Can Close the IRS’s “Roadmap for Evading Tax Court Review” appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service. ...
Every year, as the National Taxpayer Advocate, I am required to deliver an independent assessment of tax administration. In in […] The post National Taxpayer Advocate Releases 2025 Annual Report to Congress appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service. ...
NTA Blog: The Filing Season: How to Get Assistance Preparing and filing tax returns can be stressful and confusing, especially […] The post The Filing Season: How to Get Assistance appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service. ...
WASHINGTON — National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins today released her 2025 Annual Report to Congress, finding that taxpayers generally […] The post National Taxpayer Advocate delivers Annual Report to Congress; finds taxpayer service was strong in 2025 but foresees challenges for taxpayers who encounter problems in 2026 appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service. ...
You may have seen that the IRS is moving away from paper checks. If you usually receive a tax refund […] The post Direct Deposit Changes for 2026 Could Affect How and When You Get Your Refund appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service. ...