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Note: TAS is the Advocate's office. They do help, they solved my problem, and while they are working on your case, they freeze all collections.
IRS Advocate's Office
Philidelphia info at the bottom.
Who may use TAS??
You may request the free assistance from TAS if you:
tried to resolve a tax problem with the IRS and
are still experiencing delays or
are facing economic harm
The TAS
TAS is an independent organization within the IRS, led by the National Taxpayer Advocate (NTA). TAS helps individual and business taxpayers resolve problems with the IRS by:
Ensuring that taxpayer problems NOT resolved through normal IRS channels are promptly and impartially handled;
Assisting taxpayers who are facing hardships;
Identifying and bringing to the attention of IRS management issues that:
impact taxpayer rights
increase taxpayer burden or
otherwise create problems for taxpayers
Recommending administrative and legislative changes to Congress through the NTA�s Annual Report
Each state has at least one Local Taxpayer Advocate, who is independent of the local IRS office and reports directly to the NTA.
Qualification to request assistance
You may request the assistance of TAS if:
IRS actions prevent you from providing for necessities such as housing, transportation or food; or
you own a business and are unable to meet basic expenses such as payroll
How do I reach a taxpayer advocate??
Call the telephone number listed in the brochure for the TAS office nearest you;
Call the TAS toll-free phone number, 1-877-777-4778;
For TTY/TTD help call 1-800-829-4059;
File Form 911, Application for Taxpayer Assistance Order, with the ASe; or
Request that an IRS employee complete a Form 911 on your behalf (in person or over the phone).
Form 911 is available by phone at 1-800-829-3676, or on the IRS Internet web page at Internal Revenue Service. Fax or mail this form to one of the TAS offices.
Address and phone numbers may change over time, but the most current information is always available on the TAS home page of the IRS internet web site: Taxpayer Advocate Service. Fax numbers are also listed.
Correspondence should be sent to the: "Taxpayer Advocate Service, Internal Revenue Service". Street addresses should be used for correspondence sent by courier.
What can I expect from the taxpayer advocate??
Your assigned case advocate will:
listen to your point of view
work with you to address your concerns, and
see your case through to an appropriate conclusion.
You can expect your case advocate to give you:
His or her name, phone number, and badge number;
Courteous and confidential service;
Timely acknowledgment;
An impartial and independent review of your problem;
Time frames for action;
Updates on progress; and
Advice on how to prevent future federal tax problems.
What information should I provide to the taxpayer advocate??
Your:
name
address, and
social security number, or
employer identification number
Your phone number and best times to call
The type of tax return
tax year(s) involved
A description of your problem or hardship
how you previously tried to resolve the problem, and
the office(s) you contacted if you know them.
If you want to authorize another person to discuss or receive information about your case, send Form 2848, Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative, or Form 8821, Tax Information Authorization. You can get these forms at most local IRS offices, at the IRS web site, http://www.irs.go, or by calling 1-800-829-3676
Is the information I provide to TAS confidential??
TAS is independent within the IRS. The law requires each TAS office to secure and maintain means of communication independent of other IRS offices. Each local office has a separate phone, fax, and mailing address. TAS has the discretion to not disclose to the IRS any information you give it, or even inform the IRS that you�ve contacted TAS. In general, however, to provide you with assistance or relief, TAS will likely have to disclose the information to an IRS employee or employees.
How else does the TAS help taxpayers??
Systemic Advocacy:
The Office of Systemic Advocacy is part of the larger TAS organization. Systemic advocacy means addressing broad issues that impact groups of taxpayers, including both individuals and businesses.
These issues:
Affect multiple taxpayers;
Are not individual problems or cases;
Require analysis, administrative solutions, or legislative changes; and
Involve protecting taxpayer rights
reducing or preventing taxpayer burden
ensuring equitable treatment of taxpayers, or
providing essential services to taxpayers.
The Office of Systemic Advocacy works within the IRS to resolve issues involving procedures and policies. If a problem requires a legislative solution, the NTA may recommend a change in the Annual Report to Congress.
Taxpayers, tax professionals, and other interested parties can direct systemic issues to TAS via the Internet. Go to Taxpayer Advocate Service, click on the link �What Is Systemic Advocacy??� and follow the instructions for submitting an issue. If you don�t have Internet access, call 1-800-TAX FORM to obtain the Systemic Advocacy Issue Submission Form (Form 14411), and fax it to 202-622-3125.
Low Income Taxpayer Clinics:
If you are a low income taxpayer and cannot afford professional tax assistance, you may qualify for help from Low Income Taxpayer Clinics (LITCs). LITCs are operated by tax exempt organizations or programs at accredited law, business, and accounting schools. LITCs represent low income taxpayers before the IRS and inform individuals for whom English is a second language about their federal income tax responsibilities for free or for a nominal charge.
To find the clinic nearest you, see the LITC pages on Taxpayer Advocate Service or IRS Publication 4134, Low Income Taxpayer Clinic List.
To learn more about the grant program, call the IRS at 1-800-829-3676 and order a free copy of IRS Publication 3319, LITC Grant Application Package and Guidelines. Publication 3319 is also available on the IRS web site at Internal Revenue Service.
Taxpayer Advocacy Panel
The TAS works directly with taxpayers through the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP). TAP is an independent panel of citizen volunteers who listen to taxpayers, identify taxpayers� issues, and make suggestions for improving IRS service and customer satisfaction. Contact TAP at:1-888-912-1227 or Taxpayer Advocacy Panel.
Philadelphia
11601 Roosevelt Blvd., Stop SW 820
Philadelphia, PA 19154
Phone: 215-516-2499
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