An independent organization within the IRS that helps eligible taxpayers resolve serious or unresolved federal tax problems.
Taxpayer with a qualifying federal tax problem
Entitlement facts
Benefit type
Government benefit. A government-funded or administered benefit, service, coverage program, assistance program, or public access route. Taxonomy definition →
What it unlocks
Free case advocacy, tax-system guidance, and help when an IRS problem is causing hardship or normal channels have failed.
Who qualifies
Taxpayer with a qualifying federal tax problem
Requirements
The taxpayer must have a qualifying tax problem, such as economic harm, significant delay, or failure to resolve an issue through normal IRS procedures.
How to activate
Review the eligibility criteria and contact a local Taxpayer Advocate office or submit Form 911.
Cost basis
No-cost access. The core benefit has no required payment, purchase, deposit, paid membership, or pre-existing paid-product relationship under the captured terms.
Cost and fees
No fee for Taxpayer Advocate Service assistance.
Geography
US
Personalization
Published eligibility is not described as individually targeted.
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