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  • 2021 Annual Report to Congress

Newsroom 2021

National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins released her 2021 Annual Report to Congress

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  • Credits
November 18, 2024

Claiming the Child Tax Credit or Credit for Other Dependents

Claiming the EITC - The EITC is a tax credit for people who work and whose earned income is within a certain range.
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  • International
February 7, 2022

Foreign Bank & Financial Accounts

A report may need to be filed if you have certain financial assets overseas, over a certain amount to Foreign Bank & Financial Accounts (FBAR).
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  • General
January 13, 2022

Getting a PTIN

Getting a PTIN - A PTIN is required for anyone who is paid for prepare or help to prepare a federal tax return or certain IRS tax forms.
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  • Credits
January 27, 2022

Claiming the EITC

Claiming the EITC - The EITC is a tax credit for people who work and whose earned income is within a certain range.
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  • Refunds
December 21, 2021

Held or Stopped Refunds

Held or Stopped Refunds - The IRS issues most refunds in fewer than 21 calendar days.
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  • Refunds
May 16, 2022

Lost or Stolen Refund

f one of these apps indicates the IRS issued your refund, but you haven’t received it, your refund may have been lost, stolen, or misplaced.
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  • Filing returns
December 4, 2023

Charitable Contributions

Charitable contributions, or donations, are gifts of goods or money to a qualified organization.
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  • Military
October 26, 2023

Resources for Military Personnel and Their Families

Military members and families can access free tax filing help, benefits, and resources. Learn about MilTax, IRS options, and support available to you.
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  • General
  • Name Image Likeness
March 7, 2023

Name Image Likeness Collectives

NIL collectives are structurally independent of a school, yet fund NIL opportunities for the school’s student-athletes.
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  • General

Name Image Likeness

NCAA adopted the Interim Name Image Likeness Policy allowing student athletes the opportunity to benefit from their NIL without jeopardizing their NCAA eligibility.
May 3, 2021

Protected: Individual COVID-19 Tax Relief (REDESIGN)

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Tax Relief. Tax guidance related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic will be updated here as new information is made available through the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the IRS.
August 29, 2024

Social Media

Want to stay in the know with what’s happening with TAS? Our mission is to reach taxpayers on social media to get information that will help you understand your taxes and your rights.
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May 21, 2024

FY24 TAS Operational Plan

July 3, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

At TAS, we are here to help you resolve tax issues you have been unable to resolve with the IRS and protect your taxpayer rights find out some common questions and answers on our FAQ page.
December 13, 2023

National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins named one of the Most Influential People in Accounting for 2023

Accounting Today selects Erin M. Collins as one of the 100 Most Influential People for 2023.

October 20, 2021

Accessibility

The Taxpayer Advocate Service is committed to making sure its web content is in compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
July 28, 2021

ARC Recommendations Tracker

Administrative recommendations from current and past Annual Reports to Congress.