What is the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP) and How Does It Help Improve IRS Services?
What is the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP) and How Does It Help Improve IRS Services?
Understanding the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP)
The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP) is a Federal Advisory Committee dedicated to ensuring taxpayers have a voice in IRS decision-making. This independent panel consists of 75 citizen volunteers who represent taxpayers from across the U.S., including Puerto Rico and international locations.
TAP works directly with the IRS to improve taxpayer services, policies, and overall IRS interactions, making the tax system more user-friendly.
What Does the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Do?
TAP plays a crucial role in shaping how the IRS serves taxpayers. Its members engage in several important activities:
✅ Listening to Taxpayers – TAP collects feedback, complaints, and suggestions from individuals and businesses nationwide to identify key IRS service issues.
✅ Collaborating with the IRS – TAP members work closely with IRS program managers and decision-makers, offering recommendations for improvement.
✅ Conducting Focus Groups & Outreach – TAP serves as a focus group to test and provide feedback on IRS programs, tax forms, and online services.
✅ Providing Recommendations – TAP compiles taxpayer feedback into formal recommendations that drive real changes in IRS services and policies.
Why Should Taxpayers Care About TAP?
If you’ve ever felt frustrated with the IRS, TAP provides an opportunity to influence change. By sharing your feedback, you help:
🔹 Improve communication between taxpayers and the IRS.
🔹 Enhance IRS customer service and efficiency.
🔹 Shape policies that simplify tax-related processes for individuals and businesses.
Do you have ideas on how the IRS can improve? TAP wants to hear from you!
How Can You Share Your Feedback with TAP?
If you have a suggestion or concern about IRS policies or services, TAP offers multiple ways to get involved:
📌 Submit Feedback Online – Visit the TAP website to share your ideas.
📌 Call TAP Directly – Use the toll-free number (888-912-1227) to provide feedback.
📌 Engage in Community Outreach – TAP members attend public events to gather feedback and raise awareness about taxpayer rights.
Your voice matters! By participating in TAP, you help shape a better IRS for millions of taxpayers.
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