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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National Chair Previews the 2026 Filing Season with Tax Notes Reporter

Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP) National Chair Philip Hwang recently sat down with Tax Notes IRS reporter Ben Valdez to chat about this year’s tax filing season. Their discussion is featured on the Tax Notes Talk Podcast and covers everything from the TAP mission, IRS staff reductions, recent tax law changes, and more. We encourage you to take a listen.

You can access the episode, IRS Advisory Committee Chair Previews 2026 Filing Season, using your favorite podcast player, on the Tax Notes website (with a subscription), or on YouTube.

To learn more about our National Chair and other TAP volunteers, visit Our Members page. And don’t forget, we want to hear your suggestions for improving IRS processes and customer service. Submit your suggestion for TAP by visiting: https://www.irs.gov/dmaf/form/f14388.