The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) is an independent organization within the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that assists taxpayers in resolving problems with the IRS and recommends administrative and legislative changes to protect taxpayer rights. Led by the National Taxpayer Advocate, TAS works to ensure that taxpayers are treated fairly and understand their rights under the tax code.
Federal tax administration, taxpayer rights protections, IRS oversight and accountability, administrative reforms, and legislative recommendations to improve tax compliance and taxpayer services
Funded through federal appropriations as part of the U.S. Department of the Treasury budget for the Internal Revenue Service
Internal Revenue Service; U.S. Department of the Treasury; National Taxpayer Advocate
Government agency
