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2016 Annual Report to Congress

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About the Report

The National Taxpayer Advocate’s (NTA) Annual Report to Congress creates a dialogue within the IRS and the highest levels of government to address taxpayers’ problems, protect taxpayers’ rights, and ease taxpayers’ burden.

About the Report
Special Focus

IRS Future State: The National Taxpayer Advocate's Vision for a Taxpayer-Centric 21st Century Tax Administration.

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“To create an environment that encourages taxpayer trust and confidence, the IRS must change its culture from one that is enforcement-oriented to one that is service-oriented.”

- Nina E. Olson, National Taxpayer Advocate
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Preface

The Annual Report to Congress includes recommendations for new federal tax laws or changes to current ones.

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