Taxpayer Advocate Services

https://www.irs.gov/Advocate

The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) is your voice at the IRS. Our job is to ensure that every taxpayer is treated fairly, and that you know and understand your rights. We can offer you free help with IRS problems that you can’t resolve on your own. We know this process can be confusing, but the worst thing you can do is nothing at all! 

Taxpayer Bill of Rights

https://www.irs.gov/Taxpayer-Bill-of-Rights

Each and every taxpayer has a set of fundamental rights they should be aware of when dealing with the IRS. Explore your rights and our obligations to protect them.

Alert for Scam Phone Calls

https://www.irs.gov/uac/IRS-Urges-Public-to-Stay-Alert-for-Scam-Phone-Calls

The IRS continues to warn consumers to guard against scam phone calls from thieves intent on stealing their money or their identity. Criminals pose as the IRS to trick victims out of their money or personal information. Here are several tips to help you avoid being a victim of these scams:

Identity Protection: Prevention, Detection and Victim Assistance

https://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Identity-Protection

Identity theft places a burden on its victims and presents a challenge to businesses, organizations and government agencies, including the IRS. Tax-related identity theft occurs when someone uses your stolen social security number to file a tax return claiming a fraudulent refund.

The IRS combats tax-related identity theft with an aggressive strategy of prevention, detection and victim assistance. We are making progress against this crime, but it remains one of our highest priorities. And, if you become a victim, we are committed to helping you resolve your case as quickly as possible.

The IRS, the states and private-sector tax industry announced new safeguards to protect taxpayers and fight identity theft. They are also urging taxpayers to take a few easy steps that will better protection their personal, financial and tax data online and at home. See details at: Taxes. Security. Together. We all have a role to play.

Seniors & Retirees

https://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Seniors-&-Retirees