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IRS Appeals Moves Toward Greater Transparency by Sharing Appeals Case Memoranda With Taxpayers

NTA Blog: IRS Appeals Moves Toward Greater Transparency by Sharing Appeals Case Memoranda With Taxpayers   Introduction For years, I […] The post IRS Appeals Moves Toward Greater Transparency by Sharing Appeals Case Memoranda With Taxpayers appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service. ...

The Road Ahead for Pending Tax Administration Legislation

On January 30, 2025, Senator Mike Crapo, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, and Senator Ron Wyden, the Committee’s ranking […] The post The Road Ahead for Pending Tax Administration Legislation appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service. ...

How to keep your personal and tax information safe

Here are some tips to follow to keep you and your private information safe in various situations. Staying safe on […] The post How to keep your personal and tax information safe appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service. ...

Tax Court Collection Due Process Refund Jurisdiction and the TAS Act

Earlier this year, the Senate Finance Committee took a significant step toward modernizing and improving tax processes by introducing a […] The post Tax Court Collection Due Process Refund Jurisdiction and the TAS Act appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service. ...

Responding to IRS Collection Notices

If you receive an IRS collection notice regarding unpaid taxes, make sure you take time to carefully read and respond […] The post Responding to IRS Collection Notices appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service. ...

Section 403 of the TAS Act Would Clarify the Taxpayer Advocate Service’s Ability to Access Information

I have posted several times about the discussion draft of the Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act since it was jointly released […] The post Section 403 of the TAS Act Would Clarify the Taxpayer Advocate Service’s Ability to Access Information appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service. ...

What to do if you receive notification your tax return is being examined or audited

What to do if you receive notification your tax return is being examined or audited If the IRS selects your […] The post What to do if you receive notification your tax return is being examined or audited appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service. ...

Avoiding Common Mistakes When Claiming Credits

Avoiding Common Mistakes When Claiming Credits  There are many credits available for families with dependents, but sometimes the qualifications for […] The post Avoiding Common Mistakes When Claiming Credits appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service. ...

Use caution when paying or receiving payments from friends or family members using cash payment apps

Digital Payment Applications & Taxes Here’s something important to pay attention to if you use certain cash applications to send […] The post Use caution when paying or receiving payments from friends or family members using cash payment apps appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service. ...

Section 603 of the TAS Act Could Help Taxpayers Get Refunds Faster

On January 30, 2025, Senator Mike Crapo, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, and Senator Ron Wyden, the Committee’s ranking […] The post Section 603 of the TAS Act Could Help Taxpayers Get Refunds Faster appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service. ...