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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Joining the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP) offers a unique opportunity to participate in the improvement of both the American tax administration system and the IRS.

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Are you willing to serve your country and speak up on issues that impact United States taxpayers? Are you aware of IRS customer service or grassroots issues in your community that need to be addressed? You can influence how the IRS delivers services to the public by becoming a member of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel.

TAP normally recruits to fill member and alternate member vacancies in select states from U.S. citizens living abroad or in a U.S. territory. Selected applicants will serve a three-year membership term beginning December of the selection year, or be chosen as an alternate member to be considered if a vacancy occurs in their location during the next three years.

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Help the IRS serve taxpayers better by joining the TAP. The TAP is a federal advisory committee that listens to taxpayers, identifies major taxpayer concerns and makes recommendations for improving IRS service and customer satisfaction.

 

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