Taxpayer Advocacy Panel program to go on temporary administrative suspension

For more than 20 years, the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP), through its team of dedicated volunteer members, has served a vital function in our tax system by advocating for the interests of taxpayers and offering critical feedback to the IRS. The insights and concerns raised by TAP members have historically played an influential role in shaping policies and redefining services that directly affect taxpayers across the nation and abroad. At this time, however, the TAP program will enter a temporary administrative suspension, effective February 13, 2026.

This will include a suspension on the acceptance of new issues and concerns related to improving IRS processes and taxpayer service. Please return to this page for additional updates as they become available.

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TAP wants taxpayers to be aware of scammers using text messages

As the 2022 tax filing season officially kicks off on January 23, the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP) wants taxpayers to be aware of scammers claiming to be the IRS. According to the IRS, scammers may use the mail, telephone, email, and now text messaging to target taxpayers. It is important to understand the IRS will not initiate contact with taxpayers by email, text messages, or through social media channels to request your personal financial information.

For more information about tax scams, visit the IRS’s consumer alerts page, and check out their press release, Taxpayers should hang up if tax season scammers come calling. This article, No, that’s not the IRS texting about a tax refund or rebate. It’s a scam., from the Federal Trade Commission also includes valuable information to prevent exposing yourself to ITS impersonators.

Find additional information on how to report scams here.