Nina Olson- IRS Computer Glich

About two years ago, TAS received cases where either the taxpayer or the Power of Attorney (POA) correctly questioned the validity of a collection statute expiration date (CSED) calculation while working with Collection. Based on the cases we were seeing, TAS looked deeper and identified a systemic problem. Working together, TAS Case Advocacy and Systemic Advocacy identified affected cases and are working to make sure accounts are corrected and refunds (where applicable) are issued. But this is a complicated issue that involves a case-by-case review. I want to get the word out about this problem so taxpayers or their representatives are empowered to advocate for themselves or their clients.

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