Is the Taxpayer Advocate Service legitimate?
It’s a legitimate agency within the IRS, but the organization doesn’t initiate calls to taxpayers. The TAS will help if you need assistance with an IRS problem, but typically you need contact to contact them first.
Can tax advocate help with stimulus?
Beginning August 10, 2020, the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) will start to assist people in resolving certain issues related to stimulus payments. TAS is an independent organization within the IRS.
What is the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service?
The Taxpayer Advocate Service is an independent organization within the IRS and 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 as a taxpayer.
How fast can a tax advocate get your refund?
If you want them to release your refund you MUST contact an advocate ASAP, they will tell you exactly what is needed and you fax it to them, IRS has exactly 1 week to accept/reject; if all is good; they will re sequence you back into queue and you will have your refund within 1-2 weeks.
Can a tax advocate help me get my refund?
If you’ve contacted the IRS and tried to get your refund, and not having the money is causing you a financial hardship, the Taxpayer Advocate Service may be able to help.
What will a tax advocate do?
The Taxpayer Advocate Service is an independent organization within the IRS whose employees assist taxpayers who are experiencing economic harm, who are seeking help in resolving tax problems that have not been resolved through normal channels, or who believe that an IRS system or procedure is not working as it should.
What is a hardship refund?
But, if you have an urgent financial hardship, you might be able to get the IRS to give you your 2020 refund, including the stimulus payments, even if you do owe for past years. This is sometimes called an Offset Bypass Refund (OBR) or a hardship refund.
Why is the IRS holding my refund for 60 days?
Why the delay? While the delay could be simply due to IRS processing backlogs, the more likely reason is that your return got flagged for additional processing due to missing or incorrect information the IRS systems cannot automatically reconcile.
How long does a tax advocate take to get your refund?
How long does it take to get your refund with a tax advocate?
If you provide the information the IRS requested, the IRS should correct your account and resolve the refund issue (generally within 60 days).
What happens after you get a tax advocate?
If you qualify for TAS help, the organization will assign you an experienced tax advocate. The advocate can learn the details of your situation, review your account, research the applicable laws, argue on your behalf, and request and submit the proper documentation to get your issue properly resolved.
How long does it take a tax advocate to get your refund 2020?
In a recent year, they received 200,000 cases. The IRS claims that nearly half of all requests for help from the Taxpayer Advocate’s Service are resolved satisfactorily to the taxpayer, in under five days. Complex problems take ten to 30 days—still good by normal IRS standards!
What’s the longest the IRS can take to refund?
If you file a complete and accurate paper tax return, your refund should be issued in about six to eight weeks from the date IRS receives your return. If you file your return electronically, your refund should be issued in less than three weeks, even faster when you choose direct deposit.
Can a tax advocate help me get my refund faster?
If you’re facing serious financial difficulties and need your refund immediately contact the Taxpayer Advocate Service at 877-777-4778. We may be able to expedite your refund.