Today National Taxpayer Advocate (NTA) Nina E. Olson released her annual report, which calls attention to the need for the IRS to improve taxpayer service, collection practices and tax preparer regulation. The report identifies the IRS’s declining ability to provide taxpayer assistance by telephone as the most serious problem facing taxpayers, citing increased call volume and inadequate IRS staffing as key factors that make it difficult for taxpayers to comply with tax laws. View the news release.
Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Releases 2009 Annual Report The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP) has released its 2009 Annual Report describing its activities and recommendations to improve IRS service and customer satisfaction. The report summarizes the Panel’s accomplishments,...
Annual Report to Congress Media Coverage The National Taxpayer Advocate’s 2009 Annual Report to Congress has been covered by many national outlets, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, USA Today, Associated Press and...
National Taxpayer Advocate Discusses Issues Facing Taxpayers National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson was interviewed by C-SPAN and Federal News Radio following the release of her 2009 Annual Report to Congress, which focuses on top issues facing...
NTA to Present Annual Report to Congress at Live ABA Teleconference National Taxpayer Advocate (NTA) Nina E. Olson will participate in a live teleconference hosted by the American Bar Association on Feb. 18. The NTA will discuss major findings and...
National Taxpayer Advocate Delivers Mid-Year Report to Congress; Identifies Priority Issues for Upcoming Year National Taxpayer Advocate (NTA) Nina E. Olson delivered the Fiscal Year 2011 Objectives Report to Congress on July 7. The report identifies the priority challenges and issues the Office...
New Podcast Features National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson In a new Tax Foundation podcast , National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson discusses her 2009 Annual Report to Congress and outlines 21 problems facing taxpayers, including the IRS's...
