Preparing Today Can Make Disaster Recovery Easier: TAS Resources to Help Before and After Disaster

Every year, disasters change lives in an instant. Hurricanes, wildfires, floods, tornadoes, earthquakes, and other emergencies can damage homes, interrupt […] The post Preparing Today Can Make Disaster Recovery Easier: TAS Resources to Help Before and After Disaster appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service. ...

Tips for Taxpayers Who May Qualify for Automatic Penalty Relief

Tips for Taxpayers Who May Qualify for Automatic Penalty Relief    In July 2026, the IRS began to phase in the Automatic Exemption from […] The post Tips for Taxpayers Who May Qualify for Automatic Penalty Relief appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service. ...

USVI Residents: Don’t Ignore IRS Filing Notices

USVI Residents: Don’t Ignore IRS Filing Notices If you are a bona fide resident of the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI), […] The post USVI Residents: Don’t Ignore IRS Filing Notices appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service. ...

Statement From National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins Regarding Senate Finance Committee Approval Of The TAS Act

STATEMENT FROM NATIONAL TAXPAYER ADVOCATE ERIN M. COLLINS REGARDING SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE APPROVAL OF THE TAS ACT   July 30, […] The post Statement From National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins Regarding Senate Finance Committee Approval Of The TAS Act appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service. ...

Notarial Fees and Self-Employment Tax: Know What Is Exempt

Notarial Fees and Self-Employment Tax: Know What Is Exempt If you earn money as a notary public, you generally must […] The post Notarial Fees and Self-Employment Tax: Know What Is Exempt appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service. ...

Giving Taxpayers a Voice in IRS Appeals Conferences

When taxpayers disagree with the IRS, they should have access to a forum that is fair, impartial, and independent. That […] The post Giving Taxpayers a Voice in IRS Appeals Conferences appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service. ...

A Long-Awaited Taxpayer Win: The IRS Implements Automatic Penalty Relief

As the National Taxpayer Advocate, I recommend changes to the IRS that will improve tax administration and better protect taxpayer […] The post A Long-Awaited Taxpayer Win: The IRS Implements Automatic Penalty Relief appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service. ...

Act on or Before July 10, 2026, to Protect Potential COVID-19 Disaster Relief Refund Claims

This blog is a reminder and quick reference to my four-part series on recent legal developments involving IRC § 7508A(d) […] The post Act on or Before July 10, 2026, to Protect Potential COVID-19 Disaster Relief Refund Claims appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service. ...

Red, White, and Taxpayer Rights: Celebrating Independence Day Through Taxpayer Service and Fairness

Know your rights this Independence Day. Learn how the Taxpayer Bill of Rights promotes fairness, accountability, and better service for […] The post Red, White, and Taxpayer Rights: Celebrating Independence Day Through Taxpayer Service and Fairness appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service. ...

National Taxpayer Advocate delivers Fiscal Year 2027 Objectives Report to Congress

Highlights a largely successful filing season and priorities for 2027 WASHINGTON — National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins today released […] The post National Taxpayer Advocate delivers Fiscal Year 2027 Objectives Report to Congress appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service. ...