Archive for January 2025
Taxpayer Advocate Service – 10 Most Serious Problems Encountered by Taxpayers Problem #10: Appeals
Problem #10: APPEALS – Despite Some Improvements, Many Taxpayers and TaxProfessionals Continue to Perceive the IRS Independent Office of Appeals as InsufficientlyIndependent EXPLANATION OF THE PROBLEMThe lack of independence and operational efficiency in the IRS Independent Office of Appeals(Appeals) process undermines taxpayer trust and prolongs dispute resolution. When taxpayersare unable to resolve their issue in…
Read MoreTaxpayer Advocate Service – 10 Most Serious Problems Encountered by Taxpayers Problem #9: Compliance Challenges for Taxpayers Abroad
Problem #9: COMPLIANCE CHALLENGES FOR TAXPAYERS ABROADTaxpayers Abroad Continue to Be Underserved and Face Significant Challenges inMeeting Their U.S. Tax Obligations EXPLANATION OF THE PROBLEMTaxpayers abroad face vast difficulties in complying with their U.S. tax obligations. Many findthemselves trying to navigate a complex tax system they do not understand, and the IRS offerslimited assistance and…
Read MoreTaxpayer Advocate Service – 10 Most Serious Problems Encountered by Taxpayers Problem #8: International
Problem #8: INTERNATIONAL – The IRS’s Approach to International InformationReturn Penalties Is Draconian and Inefficient EXPLANATION OF THE PROBLEMU.S. persons who receive money from abroad or who have certain foreign financial interests andcross-border business activities are potentially subject to a wide range of U.S. reportingrequirements. Many of these requirements come with significant penalty exposure when…
Read MoreTaxpayer Advocate Service – 10 Most Serious Problems Encountered by Taxpayers Problem #7: Online Account Access
Problem #7: ONLINE ACCOUNT ACCESS FOR TAXPAYERS AND TAXPROFESSIONALS Digital Services Remain Inadequate, Impeding Efficient Case Resolution and Forcing Millionsof Taxpayers to Call or Send Correspondence to the IRS EXPLANATION OF THE PROBLEMTaxpayers and tax professionals lack a comprehensive online account with integrated digitalcommunication tools to access tax information and services that are essential for…
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