Ever heard of the IRS’ Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS)? It is an independent organization within the IRS charged with ensuring that every taxpayer is treated fairly, and that you know and understand your rights as a taxpayer. TAS can help if you can’t resolve your problem with the IRS — they are your voice!

Today the National Taxpayer Advocate, Nina E. Olson, released her 2016 annual report to Congress, recommending that the IRS revamp its “Future State” plan to adopt a taxpayer-centric focus and urging Congress to emphasize simplification when it considers tax reform later this year.

Click below for a link to the full report.