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.
The core duties and responsibilities of TAP Members are to participate in the TAP Annual Virtual Training; a Project committee focusing on IRS initiatives and grassroots issues; and TAP outreach activities to solicit taxpayer input to channel to the IRS and educate the public about TAP.
In partnership with the IRS, TAP members focus on ways to improve IRS responsiveness to taxpayer needs and the quality of taxpayer service.
TAP members represent the view of the average American taxpayer—you will be provided the information needed to effectively contribute to the panel. Tax expertise in not a requirement, and citizens without tax expertise are encouraged to apply.
Members are expected to volunteer 200-300 per year on panel activities, including monthly conference calls, outreach activities, and face-to-face meetings.
Members serve three-year terms, staggered so that each year approximately one-third of the members are replaced.
TAP members are expected to attend at least one annual face-to-face meeting (budget permitting) and at least two monthly conference calls with their respective committees.
While the majority of communication is conducted via email and teleconference, you may be expected to attend in person annual committee meetings, training, and TAP outreach events.
