# Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS)

> The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) is an independent organization within the IRS that helps taxpayers resolve problems with the IRS.

## Getting Assistance

- [Do I Qualify for TAS Help?](https://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/can-tas-help-me-with-my-tax-issue/): Learn how to request TAS assistance for your tax problem.
- [Contact Us](https://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/contact-us/): If you are having tax problems and have not been able to resolve them with the IRS, the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) may be able to help you. And our service is free.
- [Low Income Taxpayer Clinics](https://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/about-us/low-income-taxpayer-clinics-litc/): LITC's assist low-income individuals who have a tax dispute with the IRS, and provide education and outreach to individuals who speak English as a second language (ESL).


## Important Resources

- [Taxpayer Bill of Rights](https://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/get-help/taxpayer-rights/): Information on the rights of taxpayers in their dealings with the IRS.
- [Get Help with Your Tax Problem](https://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/get-help/): Find resources and information to resolve common tax issues.
- [Local Taxpayer Advocate Offices](https://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/contact-us/#FindlocalTAS): Locate the TAS office nearest to you.
- [Taxpayer Roadmap](https://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/get-help/roadmap/): Did you get a notice from the IRS? Use our Roadmap to pinpoint your location and identify next steps to take.
- [FAQ](https://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/faqs/): Learn more about TAS and what we can do to help taxpayers.

## News and Updates

- [All TAS News Articles](https://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/all-tas-news/): View a comprehensive list of all TAS news articles, including NTA Blogs.
- [TAS on Social Media](https://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/socialmedia/): Follow TAS on social media to get the latest tax news, education on taxpayer rights, career opportunities, and upcoming TAS events.

## Reports

- [Reports](https://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/reports/): Access the National Taxpayer Advocate's annual and objectives reports to Congress.

## NTA Blogs

- [Most Recent NTA Blogs](https://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/taxnews-information/blogs-nta/): Find the latest blog posts from the National Taxpayer Advocate.


## Optional

- [About the National Taxpayer Advocate](https://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/about-us/our-leadership/): Learn about the head of the Taxpayer Advocate Service.
- [Taxpayer Advocate Panel](https://www.improveirs.org/): Learn about the Taxpayer Advocate Panel and how you can help improve the IRS.