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IRS
has Invited Taxpayers to Apply for Taxpayer Panel
March 23, 2006
WASHINGTON — In a new move, the Internal Revenue Service
(IRS) is welcoming participation from respectable taxpayers
from each state to apply to be a member of the Taxpayer Advocacy
Panel (TAP). This Panel will help improve the nation’s
tax agency by making suggestions regarding the IRS decision-making
process.
Taxpayers can raise issues about their experiences with the
IRS in meetings held by the TAP. Also, citizens can get guidance
to the most appropriate IRS offices with reference to their
issues. TAP would report annually to the Treasury, the IRS
and the National Taxpayer Advocate.
“As the IRS continues to examine taxpayers’ needs
in the area of service, the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel has emerged
as a vital source for gathering and providing information
from the perspective of taxpayers,” stated Nina E. Olson,
National Taxpayer Advocate. “TAP’s role will ultimately
aid taxpayers by supplying them with the top quality service
that they deserve."
Qualifications For TAP Members:
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens
• Able to commit 300 to 500 hours during the year
• Must be current with their tax obligations and
• Pass a criminal background check.
The application is available on the Taxpayer
Advocacy Panel's Web
site or call 1-888-912-1227 if you don’t have an
access to a computer. Applicants may apply on-line or download
the form and mail it to:
Milwaukee TAP Office,
Stop 1006MIL,
310 West Wisconsin Avenue,
Milwaukee, WI 53203-2221.
The TAP office would be accepting applications through April
28, 2006.
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