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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The Filing Season is Here, and TAP is Here Too

The filing season is upon us, and the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is here to help the IRS promote better ways to serve taxpayers during the filing season. The IRS announced special Saturday hours for the next four months.

For more details, see the IRS press release, IRS announces special Saturday hours for face-to-face help; more than 50 Taxpayer Assistance Centers open across the nation.

TAP wants to hear from you, whether you have a particularly good or bad experience during this filing season, let us know. Please submit any suggestions or concerns to the Submit a Suggestion section of ImproveIRS.org.