Tax resources for individuals filing a federal income tax return for the first time

The Taxpayer Advocate Service shares information to help first-time filers meet their federal tax obligations. Every year brings new people […] The post Tax resources for individuals filing a...

The IRS Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Voluntary Disclosure Practice Changes – It’s a Start, But Is It Enough? Your Input Matters!

On December 22, 2025, the IRS announced proposed revisions to its Criminal Voluntary Disclosure Practice (VDP) and opened a 90-day […] The post The IRS Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Volunt...

How to Prevent a Refund Offset – and What to Do If You’re Facing Economic Hardship

If you were counting on your tax refund to pay rent, cover groceries, or catch up on bills, it can […] The post How to Prevent a Refund Offset – and What to Do If You’re Facing Economic Hards...

Create an Online Account to View your Balances, Make Payments, Get Transcripts, and More.

  TAS Tax Tip: Create an Online Account to view your balances, make payments, get transcripts, and more. Setting up […] The post Create an Online Account to View your Balances, Make Paym...

Getting Help During Tax Filing Season

Tax filing season can be difficult to navigate, but TAS has compiled a list of resources to help you make […] The post Getting Help During Tax Filing Season appeared first on Taxpayer Advocat...

Protect Yourself From Tax-Related Identity Theft: Get an Identity Protection PIN

If someone files a fraudulent tax return using your name and identifying information, resolving the issue can be time-consuming and […] The post Protect Yourself From Tax-Related Identity The...

Valuable information about child and dependent-related tax benefits

  TAS Tax Tip: Valuable information about child and dependent-related tax benefits   If you have children or other dependents, […] The post Valuable information about child and dependent...

Fixing CDP After Zuch: How Congress Can Close the IRS’s “Roadmap for Evading Tax Court Review”

When a taxpayer requests a Collection Due Process (CDP) hearing, they may want to argue that they do not owe […] The post Fixing CDP After Zuch: How Congress Can Close the IRS’s “Roadmap for ...

National Taxpayer Advocate Releases 2025 Annual Report to Congress

Every year, as the National Taxpayer Advocate, I am required to deliver an independent assessment of tax administration. In in […] The post National Taxpayer Advocate Releases 2025 Annual Rep...

The Filing Season: How to Get Assistance

NTA Blog: The Filing Season: How to Get Assistance Preparing and filing tax returns can be stressful and confusing, especially […] The post The Filing Season: How to Get Assistance appeared f...