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National Taxpayer Advocate’s Introductory Remarks

The National Taxpayer Advocate’s Fiscal Year 2027 Objectives Report to Congress outlines the priorities and advocacy objectives of the Office of the Taxpayer Advocate for the upcoming fiscal year and provides an assessment of the recently completed 2026 tax filing season.

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“As technology continues to transform tax administration, taxpayer rights must remain at the center of that transformation. The measure of success is not simply how many transactions can be automated or how quickly returns can be processed. The true measure of success is whether taxpayers can understand what is expected of them, obtain help when they need it, and have confidence they will be treated fairly.”

Erin M. Collins, National Taxpayer Advocate