September 19, 2024
TAS is Taking Steps to Better Serve Taxpayers
The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) recently issued a report finding that TAS’s local office telephone lines were not giving taxpayers the opportunity to speak with TAS representatives or leave messages. Fortunately, this problem was limited in scope because most calls are placed to our national toll-free number, and we immediately took corrective actions to address TIGTA’s findings.
But the audit highlighted a larger issue: Although TAS ultimately serves most taxpayers well, we are not starting to work cases and we are not returning telephone calls as quickly as we would like. Part of my job is to highlight areas where the IRS is not meeting expectations, so it’s only fair that I be transparent in acknowledging where TAS is falling short. In this blog, I will explain some of the challenges we are facing and describe actions we are taking to improve the level of service we provide to taxpayers, from immediate steps to those we’re planning to implement over the next year and beyond.
August 8, 2024
Return Preparer Oversight Is a Powerful Weapon Against Tax Scams
Sadly, we have all heard stories of people falling victim to financial scams. Scams can take many forms and often harm our most vulnerable citizens. For example, many of us have received phone calls or other types of messages from fraudsters impersonating IRS or law enforcement officials threatening jail time if a fabricated tax debt is not immediately paid. Other scammers convince victims to liquidate their assets and pay them to the scammers, effectively stealing their life’s savings and leaving them with large tax liabilities to boot. Yet another type of scam involves the scammers convincing the victims to take fraudulent positions on their tax returns with the promise of a large tax refund, often under the guise of friendship or assistance. Many of these fraudulent tax schemes are posted to social media and are unfortunately reaching a wide audience.
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- International
December 14, 2021
Foreign Account Tax Compliance ACT
Foreign Account Tax Compliance ACT (FATCA) is designed to make sure U.S. taxpayers with foreign accounts pay the taxes they owe.
February 16, 2022
I Got a Notice From the IRS
I Got a Notice From The IRS - IRS will send a notice or letter for any number of reasons TAS can help you understand what your notice means.
January 10, 2022
Getting an EIN
An EIN is also called a Federal Tax Identification Number. It identifies a business entity for tax purposes when filing tax returns.
June 10, 2022
Getting a Transcript
Order copies of tax records including transcripts of past returns, tax account information, wage and income statements and non-filer letters.
January 24, 2022
Getting an ITIN
An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is a nine-digit number issued by the IRS to be used on a tax return.
January 14, 2022
Home Credits
Home Credits - If you own or planning to buy a home, two tax credits may be available, Mortgage Interest Credit & Residential Energy Credits.
January 21, 2022
Health Care Premium Tax Credit
Health Care Premium Tax Credit (PTC) makes health insurance more affordable by helping eligible individuals & their families pay premiums for coverage.
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- Interacting With the IRS
January 19, 2022
Levies
Levies - If you have a tax debt, the IRS can issue a levy, which is a legal seizure of your property or assets. It is different from a lien.
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- Interacting With the IRS
January 14, 2022
Audits in Person
Audits in Person - Most of the time, IRS accepts tax returns as you file them. However, it selects some for an additional review or audit.
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- Interacting With the IRS
Audits by Mail
Audits by Mail - Most of the time, IRS accepts your tax returns as you filed them, however, it selects some for additional review or audit.
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- Issues & errors
February 8, 2022
Amending a Tax Return
If you file your individual tax return and then realize you made a mistake, you can change your tax return by Amending a Tax Return.
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- Issues & errors
December 21, 2021
Incorrect Tax Return
A tax return can be incorrect or incomplete for many different reason. Learn more about an Incorrect Tax Return.
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- Issues & errors
December 23, 2021
Underreported Income
It’s important that your tax return accounts for all the income you have for that year so you do not have Underreported Income.
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- Issues & errors
June 8, 2022
I Made a Mistake on My Taxes
You have many options on how to fix a mistake on your tax retur depending on whether you received a notice and the kind of mistake.
July 24, 2020
Expediting a Refund
Generally, the IRS needs two weeks to process a refund on an electronically filed tax return and up to six weeks for a paper tax return.
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