Your Ally in Resolving Tax Problems: The Taxpayer Advocate Service

The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) is an independent organization within the IRS that helps taxpayers resolve tax problems they haven’t been able to fix through normal IRS channels. TAS works to ensure that taxpayers are treated fairly and that they understand their rights and responsibilities.

How Can TAS Help?

• Assisting with Delays: If your tax issue is causing significant delays and you aren’t getting responses from the IRS, TAS can help move your case forward.
• Economic Hardship Cases: If an IRS action is creating financial hardship for you, TAS can advocate on your behalf.
• Resolving IRS Errors: TAS helps correct processing mistakes and ensures proper application of tax laws.
• Ensuring Fair Treatment: TAS protects taxpayer rights and ensures the IRS follows fair procedures.
• Helping Businesses and Individuals: Whether you are an individual, self-employed, or a business owner, TAS offers support to all types of taxpayers.

Who Qualifies for TAS Assistance?

You may qualify for assistance if:

• Your tax problem is causing financial hardship.
• You’ve tried to resolve your issue through normal IRS channels but haven’t been successful.
• You are facing an immediate threat of adverse action from the IRS, such as a levy or lien.

How to Contact TAS

TAS services are completely free, and every taxpayer is entitled to assistance. Each state has at least one TAS office, and you can find contact details on the IRS website.

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