[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":7},["ShallowReactive",2],{"faq-standard-2501":3},{"rec_id":4,"title":5,"text":6},"2501","Taxpayer Advocate Services TAS","The Taxpayer Advocate Service is an independent organization within the IRS whose employees assist taxpayers who are experiencing economic harm, who are seeking help in resolving tax problems that have not been resolved through normal channels, or who believe that an IRS system or procedure is not working as it should. Each state and IRS campus has at least one local Taxpayer Advocate, who is independent of the local IRS office and reports directly to the National Taxpayer Advocate. The goals of the Taxpayer Advocate Service are to protect individual and business taxpayer rights and to reduce taxpayer burden. The Taxpayer Advocate independently represents your interests and concerns within the IRS. This is accomplished in two ways:\n\u003Cbr/>\u003Cbr/>\n\u003Col>\n\u003Cli>Ensuring that taxpayer problems which have not been resolved through normal channels are promptly and fairly handled. \u003C/li>\u003Cbr>\n\u003Cli>Identifying issues that increase burden or create problems for taxpayers, bringing those issues to the attention of IRS management, and making legislative proposals where necessary.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ol>\u003Cbr/>\n\u003Cb>Who May Use The Taxpayer Advocate Service?\u003C/b>\n\u003Cbr/>\u003Cbr/>\nYou may be eligible for Taxpayer Advocate Service assistance if one or more of the following situations applies to you:\n\u003Cbr/>\u003Cbr/>\u003Col>\n\u003Cli> You are experiencing economic harm or significant cost.\u003Cbr/> \u003C/li>\n\u003Cli> You have experienced a delay of more than 30 days to resolve your tax issue.\u003Cbr/>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>You have not received a response or resolution to the problem by the date that was promised by the IRS.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ol>\nBasically, the Taxpayer Advocate is available to you if the IRS is ignoring you when you call or write about a problem, or if you are suffering an economic hardship such as losing your business or credit. You usually need to try and go through the normal IRS channels first before you contact the Taxpayer Advocate. \n\u003Cbr/>\u003Cbr/>\nThe service is free, confidential, tailored to meet your needs, and is available for businesses as well as individuals. There is at least one Local Taxpayer Advocate in each state, as well as in Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia. Because they are part of the IRS, Advocates know the tax system and how to navigate it. If you qualify, you will receive personalized service from a knowledgeable Advocate who will listen to your situation, help you understand what needs to be done to resolve it, and stay with you every step of the way until your problem is resolved.\n\u003Cbr/>\u003Cbr/>\nYou can find the mailing address and phone number of your local Taxpayer Advocate by going to the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/contact-us/\" target=\"_blank\">TAS Contact\u003Cspan class=\"append_external\" style=\"margin-right:4px;\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/a> website. Or you can call the national Taxpayer Advocate number 1-877-777-4778 and they can direct you to the office of your local Advocate.\n\u003Cbr/>\u003Cbr/>\nA Taxpayer Advocate can release liens, abate penalties, trace missing refund checks, approve replacement checks for original checks that were lost or stolen, resolve problems with incorrect IRS notices, and temporarily stop IRS collection actions.\n\u003Cbr/>\u003Cbr/>\nIf it is an emergency, you should call the Taxpayer Advocate. Otherwise, it is best to write to the address of your local Taxpayer Advocate, which can be found on the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/contact-us/\" target=\"_blank\">Taxpayer Advocate Services\u003Cspan class=\"append_external\" style=\"margin-right:4px;\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/a> website. Include the following information in your letter to the Taxpayer Advocate:\n\u003Cbr/>\u003Cbr/> \n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Your name, address, and Social Security Number.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>A complete description of the problem. Describe any phone calls you have had with the IRS. Write down who you spoke to, the dates of the phone calls, and what was discussed on the phone calls.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Present a solution to the problem. Tell what you think the IRS should do to solve the problem.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Give your daytime phone number where the Taxpayer Advocate can reach you with any questions.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Enclose copies of all IRS notices and letters you have written to the IRS and received from the IRS.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>If applicable, enclose a copy of the tax return(s) for the year(s) in question.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Enclose copies of any other document that is relevant to your problem.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cbr/>\n\u003Cb>Here is a sample letter to the Taxpayer Advocate.\u003C/b>\n\u003Cbr/>\u003Cbr/>\nInternal Revenue Service\u003Cbr/>\nTaxpayer Advocate Service\u003Cbr/>\nP.O. Box XXXX\u003Cbr/>\nWhatever City, CA XXXXX\u003Cbr/>\n\u003Cbr/>\u003Cbr/>\nFrom: John Doe\u003Cbr/>\n100 Main Street\u003Cbr/>\nYour City, State, Zip Code\u003Cbr/>\nSSN: XXX-XX-XXXX\u003Cbr/>\n\u003Cbr/>\u003Cbr/>\nJuly 25, 20xx\n\u003Cbr/>\u003Cbr/>\nDear Sir or Madam:\n\u003Cbr/>\u003Cbr/>\nPlease help me with a problem I have been unable to resolve with the IRS.\n\u003Cbr/>\u003Cbr/>\nThe IRS has threatened to levy my wages and seize my car if I do not pay my tax bill in full. I do not have the income or assets to pay the tax bill in full. If the IRS puts a levy on my wages and seizes my car, I will be unable to pay the rent on my apartment and I will be unable to get to my job.\n\u003Cbr/>\u003Cbr/>\nThe IRS has rejected the installment agreement I mailed to the IRS on April 7, 20xx requesting a monthly payment of $200. The IRS wanted a monthly payment of $600 for the installment agreement which I cannot afford and would cause me to be unable to pay for my basic living expenses such as food, rent, and car payment. I have made 3 phone calls to the IRS. I spoke to Mr. Williams at the IRS on May 2, 20xx, he told me he would look into the problem, but never called me back. I spoke to Ms. Johnson on June 23, 20xx and she said that my proposed monthly installment agreement payment was too low and there was nothing she could do about it. I spoke to Mr. Smith on July 22, 20xx and was told that I needed to pay the full tax bill to the IRS or have my wages and assets seized. I asked for his supervisor and spoke to Ms. Edwards. Ms. Edwards said that the final IRS notice had been mailed and that I needed to pay the full tax bill or have my assets levied and seized. \n\u003Cbr/>\u003Cbr/>\nPlease help me to stop the IRS from seizing my assets and levying my wages. Please help me to get an installment agreement with the IRS with a monthly payment that won't force me to lose my apartment and car.\n\u003Cbr/>\u003Cbr/>\nIf you need any further information, I can be reached at XXX-XXX-XXXX during daytime hours.\n\u003Cbr/>\u003Cbr/>\nThank you,\n\u003Cbr/>\u003Cbr/>\nJohn Doe\n\u003Cbr/>\u003Cbr/>\nEnclosed: Copies of IRS notices and a copy of my Form 9465 Installment Agreement that I mailed on April 7, 20xx",1777391502962]