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 Promotes Taxpayer Rights at Outreach Event in Scotland

On Sunday, August 20, Rebecca Lammers, the International Member of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP), organized an outreach event in Edinburgh, Scotland, during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

The event was primarily attended by U.S. citizens living in Scotland. Attendees received information about TAP, the Taxpayer Advocate Service, and were informed of their rights by receiving a copy of the Taxpayer Bill of Rights. The event was also a time to get feedback from the group about how to improve IRS customer service and provided those in attendance the chance to ask questions.

Grassroots outreach, like this event, is one way TAP learns about IRS issues that are impacting taxpayers – including those who live abroad. You can share your suggestions for improving the IRS or submit an issue anytime through ImproveIRS.org by accessing our submit-a-suggestion page.