TAP Members Connect with Tax Professionals at the Nationwide Tax Forum in Orlando

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 Members Connect with Tax Professionals at the Nationwide Tax Forum in Orlando

The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP) recently participated in the 2023 IRS Nationwide Tax Forum in Orlando. TAP Members Michelle Brookens and Rick Rodriguez met with tax professionals and listened to their issues, recommendations, and suggestions for improving IRS customer service and tax administration.

During this in-person outreach, TAP members were able to share information about the TAP mission, explain member roles, provide details on the current issues TAP is working on, and emphasize the impact of TAP to potential new members.

TAP Members Brookens and Rodriguez were happy to welcome Todd Harbor, IRS Director Field Assistance, who stopped by their “listening post” to thank TAP members for their volunteerism and to offer his support for TAP’s efforts to improve the IRS.

To see more TAP outreach events, visit our Outreach Events page.