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 Member Hosts “Talk to TAP” Discussion for The Association for Financial Counseling and Planning

As a part of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel’s (TAP) outreach efforts, Tennessee member Rita Green recently hosted a discussion session called “Talk to TAP” with members of the Association for Financial Counseling & Planning Education (AFCPE). The webinar with AFCPE members is a part of the organization’s professional development series and was Green’s final presentation before completing her three-year term with TAP.

During the session, Green discussed TAP’s mission to improve IRS services and procedures, and explained how TAP uses public forums, grassroot outreach, and taxpayer submissions to develop referrals that TAP then sends to the IRS with recommended changes to make the IRS work better. Green outlined the process, detailing how public submissions move from screening by the panel to becoming an official recommendation to the IRS.

Participants also learned how to utilize TAP as a tool to submit their own issues of concern or suggestions to improve the IRS. Another key takeaway Green stressed for the participants, was to ensure that taxpayers know they are represented, and that their concerns are heard and effectively addressed by TAP. The presentation will continue to be available on demand for AFCPE members.