Every year, millions of taxpayers who depend on early refunds run into the same frustrating wall:They file early, expect a fast refund, and then discover that their money cannot be released until mid-February because of…
When your refund has been delayed for weeks or months, the most frustrating part is getting nothing but generic answers from IRS phone agents.But once your case is accepted by the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS),…
ou contacted the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS).You submitted your documentation.You explained your delay, your hardship, and your IRS dead-end. Now the question is:How long does it take for TAS to actually take action? Here’s the…
When you call the IRS about a delayed refund, the most frustrating response you can receive is the standard phrase: “Your return is under review. Please allow up to 120 days for processing.” This vague…
Why the WMAR tracker stops updating — and how to escalate a stalled 1040-X If you’ve checked the IRS “Where’s My Amended Return” (WMAR) tool for weeks or months with the same unhelpful status message,…
Understanding What TAS Can and Cannot Do When Your Refund Is Delayed When a tax return hits a serious roadblock—identity theft, hardship, long-term IRS review, or unresolved transcript freezes—many taxpayers turn to the Taxpayer Advocate…
Millions of taxpayers struggle to pay their IRS bills every year, but IRS hardship requirements offer a way for those in genuine financial distress to qualify for “Currently Not Collectible” (CNC) status—temporarily halting all collection…
National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins released her 2020 Annual Report to Congress, focusing on the unprecedented challenges taxpayers faced in filing their tax returns and receiving refunds and stimulus payments during a year consumed by…
What Is the Taxpayer Roadmap? Think of it as a subway map for the tax system. Like a subway map, it shows many lines and stations along the way, guiding you from your starting point…
The Taxpayer Bill of Rights groups the dozens of existing rights in the Internal Revenue Code into ten fundamental rights, and makes these rights clear, understandable, and accessible for taxpayers and IRS employees alike. The Taxpayer…
Every year, the National Taxpayer Advocate’s Annual Report to Congress identifies at least 20 of the nation’s most serious tax problems. These issues can affect taxpayers’ basic rights and the ways they pay taxes or…
What Is the Taxpayer Roadmap? Most taxpayers think filing a return is simple: you submit your tax return and the IRS sends your refund. In reality, your return travels through a long nationwide network of…
Having the heat of the IRS on your back is never a fun experience. The unrelenting pressure of the federal government can be incredibly stressful and often intimidating, making back tax relief seem nearly impossible…
National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson today released her 2018 Annual Report to Congress, describing challenges the IRS is facing as a result of the recent government shutdown and recommending that Congress provide the IRS with…
Need Help with Your Tax Troubles? Dealing with tax issues can be frustrating, confusing, and frightening. The IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service is made up of individuals who are knowledgeable about the inner workings of the IRS…
The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) is an organization within the Internal Revenue Service that is designed to help taxpayers resolve problems with the IRS. HOW IT WORKS The TAS was first formed in 1978. Over time, it gained more…