Bell Ringer: Role of the National Taxpayer Advocate
Role of the National Taxpayer Advocate
IRS National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins talked about her office’s role and its annual report to Congress.
Description
IRS National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins talked about her office’s role and its annual report to Congress.
Bell Ringer Assignment
According to Erin Collins, why did Congress create the National Taxpayer Advocate and the Taxpayer Advocate Service?
Based on the clip, what relationship does the Taxpayer Advocate Service have with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)?
What are the two "key" missions of the Taxpayer Advocate Service?
Who is the "primary clientele" of the Taxpayer Advocate Service?
How has the coronavirus pandemic impacted taxpayers, according to Collins?
EXTENSION: Access the Taxpayer Advocate Service's 2022 Annual Report to Congress (linked below). Click on "Most Serious Problems." Choose one of the problems listed on the webpage. Prepare a brief presentation about the problem that includes: 1.) a description of the problem, 2.) the cause(s) of the problem, 3.) the effect(s) of the problem, 4.) and potential solution(s) to the problem.