Tax News
- A Long-Awaited Taxpayer Win: The IRS Implements Automatic Penalty Relief July 8, 2026As the National Taxpayer Advocate, I recommend changes to the IRS that will improve tax administration and better protect taxpayer […] The post A Long-Awaited Taxpayer Win: The IRS Implements Automatic Penalty Relief appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service.Toshia Hansen
- Act on or Before July 10, 2026, to Protect Potential COVID-19 Disaster Relief Refund Claims July 2, 2026This blog is a reminder and quick reference to my four-part series on recent legal developments involving IRC § 7508A(d) […] The post Act on or Before July 10, 2026, to Protect Potential COVID-19 Disaster Relief Refund Claims appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service.Toshia Hansen
- Red, White, and Taxpayer Rights: Celebrating Independence Day Through Taxpayer Service and Fairness July 1, 2026Know your rights this Independence Day. Learn how the Taxpayer Bill of Rights promotes fairness, accountability, and better service for […] The post Red, White, and Taxpayer Rights: Celebrating Independence Day Through Taxpayer Service and Fairness appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service.Toshia Hansen
- National Taxpayer Advocate delivers Fiscal Year 2027 Objectives Report to Congress June 24, 2026Highlights a largely successful filing season and priorities for 2027 WASHINGTON — National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins today released […] The post National Taxpayer Advocate delivers Fiscal Year 2027 Objectives Report to Congress appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service.Toshia Hansen
- The Tax Playbook for Foreign Participants in the 2026 FIFA World Cup June 9, 2026Foreign participants in the 2026 FIFA World Cup may have U.S. tax obligations. Learn about withholding, tax treaties, filing requirements, […] The post The Tax Playbook for Foreign Participants in the 2026 FIFA World Cup appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service.Toshia Hansen
- Small businesses: Understand new research expense rules and a July 6 filing deadline June 8, 2026If your business has research and experimental (R&E) expenses, recent tax law changes may affect how you deduct those costs […] The post Small businesses: Understand new research expense rules and a July 6 filing deadline appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service.Toshia Hansen
- What to do if you receive an IRS balance due notice for taxes you have already paid June 2, 2026Know your rights and what to do if the IRS sends you a bill after you already paid your taxes. […] The post What to do if you receive an IRS balance due notice for taxes you have already paid appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service.Toshia Hansen
- Beyond Penalties and Interest: How Kwong May Affect Missed Tax Refunds (Part IV) May 28, 2026Don’t miss potential tax refunds tied to COVID-19 relief rules. Learn who may still qualify and how to protect your […] The post Beyond Penalties and Interest: How Kwong May Affect Missed Tax Refunds (Part IV) appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service.Toshia Hansen
- Join TAS at the 2026 IRS Tax Forum May 27, 2026Join the Taxpayer Advocate Service at the 2026 IRS Nationwide Tax Forum, the IRS’s five-city outreach and education program tailored […] The post Join TAS at the 2026 IRS Tax Forum appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service.Toshia Hansen
- Mid-Year Tax Checkup May 27, 2026Summertime is the perfect time for a mid-year tax checkup. A tax checkup will help you avoid being surprised with […] The post Mid-Year Tax Checkup appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service.Toshia Hansen