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Make a meaningful impact in your career this year. Register to attend the Jan. 25 #careerfair and learn about exciting new job opportunities with the Taxpayer Advocate Service. Now hiring for Legal Tax Advisors, Case Advocates and Intake Advocates. taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/careers

Jan 20

Guía de socorro en casos de desastre: ¿está experimentando los efectos de un desastre reciente?

tiene orientación y recursos disponibles para víctimas de desastres. es.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/disaster-relief

Orientacion tributaria para contribuyentes afectados por situacions de desastre. URL: https://es.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/disaster-relief

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Jan 20

The National Taxpayer Advocate reports the most serious problem #9 taxpayers face when dealing with the #IRS: Appeals. Staffing challenges and institutional culture remain barriers to quality taxpayer service within the IRS Independent Office of Appeals. ow.ly/4Xkt50MoWcr

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Choose a career with

and help make a difference in someone’s life. Plan to join our virtual career fair Wednesday, Jan. 25, 1 p.m. EST. Come learn about our job openings, benefits and how you can join our team of advocates! taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/careers

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Jan 20

Did your family earn $59K or less in 2022? Check the Earned Income Tax Credit. If qualified, workers could get a bigger #IRS refund. Learn more and help spread the word ahead of #EITC Awareness Day, Jan. 27: irs.gov/eitc

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The Taxpayer Advocate Service has tax guidance info and relief info for victims of recent natural #disasters. taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/disaster-relief

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Don't pop under pressure this tax season! Subscribe to receive tax tips, updates, news and more: taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/subscribe #NationalPopcornDay #PopcornDay

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Aprenda más sobre cómo estamos aumentando nuestros esfuerzos de defensa para atender mejor a los contribuyentes que buscan ayuda tributaria. Visite el sitio web en español del Servicio del Defensor del Contribuyente.

Today's the day. The day you take your career to new heights. Join the Taxpayer Advocate Service team and help promote the mission by applying for one of our available positions. taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/careers

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Don't pop under pressure this tax filing season. Subscribe to receive tax updates, news and more: taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/subscribe #PopcornDay #NationalPopcornDay

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Jan 11

Have you heard of the Earned Income Tax Credit? It’s a valuable benefit, but one third of eligible workers are new to the credit each year. Help #IRS spread the word ahead of #EITC Awareness Day, Jan. 27, so no one misses out: irs.gov/eitc

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“Telephone service for tax professionals was worse than the prior year and hit an all-time low.…” says National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins. Read the 2022 Annual Report to Congress for her in-depth analysis. taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/AnnualReport20

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National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins releases the fifth edition of the National Taxpayer Advocate’s “Purple Book,” presenting 65 legislative recommendations designed to strengthen #taxpayerrights and improve tax administration. ow.ly/Bibj50MsZjn #TaxTwitter

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Get help understanding your #IRS tax letter or notice using the digital Taxpayer Roadmap. Find out what steps you can take next: taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/roadmap

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Are you leaving valuable tax credits and a potential refund on the table? Get tips from the Taxpayer Advocate Service on how you can get caught up with your federal #taxes. taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/news/tas-tax-t

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El Crédito tributario por ingreso del trabajo (#EITC) ayuda a trabajadores y familias de ingresos bajos a moderados a obtener una ayuda tributaria. Reclamar el crédito puede reducir su obligación tributaria y resultar en un mayor reembolso. irs.gov/eitc

Earned Income Tax Credit | Crédito tributario por ingreso del trabajo #EITC

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The Taxpayer Bill of Rights groups the existing rights in the tax code into ten fundamental rights and makes them clear, understandable and accessible: taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/taxpayer-rights. #taxpayerrights

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What does tax withholding mean? Federal income tax is a pay-as-you-go tax. That means that throughout the year, you pay or have an employer withhold a portion of your #taxes as you earn or receive income. Learn more: taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/news/tas-tax-t.

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The National Taxpayer Advocate reports most serious problem #9 taxpayers face when dealing with the #IRS: Appeals. Staffing challenges and institutional culture remain barriers to quality taxpayer service within the IRS Independent Office of Appeals. ow.ly/4Xkt50MoWcr.

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The National Taxpayer Advocate reports most serious problem #10 taxpayers face when dealing with the #IRS: Overseas Taxpayers. Taxpayers outside of the United States face significant barriers to meeting their U.S. tax obligations. ow.ly/4Xkt50MoWcr.

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The National Taxpayer Advocate reports most serious problem #8 taxpayers face when dealing with the #IRS: Return Preparer Oversight. Taxpayers are harmed by the absence of minimum competency standards for return preparers. ow.ly/4Xkt50MoWcr.

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The National Taxpayer Advocate reports most serious problem #7 taxpayers face when dealing with the #IRS: IRS Transparency. Lack of transparency about processing delays and other key data frustrates taxpayers and may undermine voluntary compliance. ow.ly/4Xkt50MoWcr.

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The National Taxpayer Advocate reports most serious problem #6 taxpayers face when dealing with the #IRS: E-file and Free File - the absence of a free, easy-to-use tax software option causes millions of taxpayers to continue to file paper tax returns. ow.ly/4Xkt50MoWcr.

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This tax season, pass 'GO' with confidence. Join

at a local event in your area throughout January 2023. The free tax sessions highlight common #IRS errors to avoid that cause processing delays. Find an event near you: taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/awareness.

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National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins shares in her 2022 Annual Report to Congress the most serious problems taxpayers face in dealing with the #IRS and proposes 65 legislative and administrative solutions to resolve those problems. taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/reports

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The 2022 Annual Report to Congress lists weaknesses in #IRS hiring and training, which undermines its efforts to meet taxpayer needs, as one of the top ten "Most Serious Problems Encountered by Taxpayers." Read the full list of most serious problems: ow.ly/4Xkt50MoWcr.

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Now hiring advocacy-minded team players! Help make a difference for taxpayers while you grow your #career with the

. Visit our career center today to apply for our Bilingual Intake Advocate #job: taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/careers. #Recruitment #TaxJobs #Hiring

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Ready to discover a new career in tax administration? Join us on January 25, 2023 at 1 p.m. EST for a virtual #careerfair. Come learn about job roles and opportunities at the Taxpayer Advocate Service. Get details on how to attend the online session: taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/careers.

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#IRS announced Jan. 23 as the beginning of the tax season when the agency will begin accepting and processing tax year returns. Details at: irs.gov/news

#IRS announced Jan. 23 as the beginning of the tax season when the agency will begin accepting and processing tax year returns. Details at: http://irs.gov/news

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REMINDER: Quarterly estimated tax payments are due to the #IRS today: Tuesday, January 17. Learn more: ow.ly/exgw50MmYS5. #taxes #taxtips

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Jan 16

"Everybody can be great… because anybody can serve." -Martin Luther King Jr. In observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday, our offices will be closed today, January 16, 2023. #MLKDay2023 #MLKDay #KingHoliday

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Jan 15

#IRS Free File will open before the tax filing season kickoff, set for Jan. 23, 2023. If you’re ready to submit your tax return, Free File providers will begin accepting them today, Jan. 13. ow.ly/ocnf50Mpsk8

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Jan 15

Ready to make a meaningful impact in your #career this year? We're hiring! Explore job opportunities with the Taxpayer Advocate Service. Visit our career center to learn more: taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/careers. #Recruitment #CareersInTax #TaxJobs #Hiring #Jobs

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Jan 14

Need help choosing a reputable tax preparer? Visit taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov for tips to help you select a #taxpro that fits your tax needs and avoid #scams. #NationalDressUpYourPetDay #DressUpYourPetDay

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Did you receive a Notice CP 521 from the #IRS? Use the online Taxpayer Roadmap tool to lookup this notice and get help with your next steps. taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/notices/notice

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If you have children or other dependents, and qualify to claim them on your tax return, there are a few things you need to know before you file your federal tax return. ow.ly/5pfN50MqC27

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The National Taxpayer Advocate reports most serious problem #9 taxpayers face when dealing with the #IRS: Appeals - staffing challenges and institutional culture remain barriers to quality taxpayer service within the IRS Independent Office of Appeals. ow.ly/4Xkt50MoWcr.

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National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins writes in her 2022 Annual Report to Congress: “taxpayers and tax professionals ‘experienced more misery in 2022’ due to paper processing delays and poor customer service.“ taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/AnnualReport20 #IRS

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Filing #taxes for the first time? The Taxpayer Advocate Service has information to help first-time filers understand and meet their federal tax obligations. taxpayeradvoate.irs.gov/get-help

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