TAS Videos

Getting to Know the Taxpayer Advocate Service
The Getting to Know the Taxpayer Advocate Service video provides a general overview of TAS and its services.

• Getting to Know the Taxpayer Advocate Service
• Transcript of Getting to Know the Taxpayer Advocate Service video

Welcome to TAS
This video is designed for taxpayers who have requested help from the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS).  It explains how TAS works, when you can expect to hear from us, and our commitment to you. The video also discusses your involvement in helping to resolve your tax problem: what we need from you and how to help us help you.

After you watch the video, please browse our Tax Toolkit website to learn more about TAS. This will help us work together.

“I want your experience with the Taxpayer Advocate Service to be a positive one, and I want you to walk away from that experience not only with your problem resolved but also feeling better about the tax system and the IRS – because now you know there is a safety net in the system that can help you when you need it most.” – Nina E. Olson, National Taxpayer Advocate

• Welcome to TAS

TAScast Videos
TASCast Videos present important tax information, assistance, and tips from National Taxpayer Advocate (NTA) Nina Olson.

• IRS Audits (Examinations) – Overview
  • IRS Audits (Examinations) – Correspondence Exam
  • IRS Audits (Examinations) – Automated Underreporter Program
  • IRS Audits (Examinations) – Appeals
     
• Collection Alternatives – Overview
  • Collection Alternatives – Installment Agreements
  • Collection Alternatives – Levies
  • Collection Alternatives – Liens
  • Collection Alternatives –Offers in Compromise
     
• Cancellation of Debt Income – Overview
  • Cancellation of Debt Income – Do I have to Pay Taxes on Cancellation of Debt Income?
  • Cancellation of Debt Income – Tax Relief for Foreclosed Homeowners
  • Cancellation of Debt Income – Using Form 982 to Exclude Cancellation of Debt Income
     
• When to Come to TAS
• When to Come to TAS - For Businesses
• TAS: Your Voice at the IRS
• Choosing a Tax Preparer
• Pro Bono Work/LITC
• Federal Payment Levy Program (in depth)
• Federal Payment Levy Program (overview)
• Mortgage Verification - 4506-T
• Protecting Against Identity Theft

Basic Tax Responsibility Video
To watch the Basic Tax Responsibility video, click the links below.

Note: This video is in Spanish, with English subtitles.

• Introduction by the National Taxpayer Advocate
• Introduction to Your Taxes
• Understanding the U.S. tax system
• What to do if You Need Help With Your Taxes – Section One
• What to do if You Need Help With Your Taxes – Section Two
• Meeting Your Tax Responsibilities
• Programs and Organizations that Help Taxpayers
• Preparing for a Meeting About Your Taxes

The Basic Tax Responsibility video is now available in several languages!

(Korean)

(Russian)

(Chinese)

(Vietnamese)