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Tax Professionals

The Taxpayer Advocate Service can help you help your clients. We have a variety of information for tax professionals, including tax law updates and guidance, TAS programs, and ways to let TAS know about systemic problems you’ve seen in your practice.

Resources for Tax Pros

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Getting a PTIN

A Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) is generally required for anyone who is paid for prepare or help to prepare all or substantially all of a federal tax return, claim for refund, or certain other IRS tax forms.


Learn more about Getting a PTIN

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Annual Filing Season Program

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Continuing Professional Education

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Online Tools for Tax Professionals (IRS.gov)

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Stay Informed

Resources

Know of a problem that affects multiple taxpayers?

Send it to TAS

Submit a request

Have a client that can't afford representation?

See if a Low Income Taxpayer Clinic can help.

Low Income Taxpayer Clinics (LITC)

Need to submit a request for assistance?

Submit a Form 911

Submit a request for assistance

Did you get a notice from the IRS?

Enter the notice number below to find out more about it, what action you may need to take, and where on the taxpayer roadmap it falls.

View the Roadmap