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Taxpayer Advocate Directives

A Taxpayer Advocate Directive (TAD) is a written communication from the NTA that recommends action (or forbearance of action) to address a systemic problem that affects multiple taxpayers, which TAS has brought to the attention of the responsible head of office.

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Did you know there is a Taxpayer Bill of Rights?

The taxpayer Bill of Rights is grouped into 10 easy to understand categories outlining the taxpayer rights and protections embedded in the tax code.

It is also what guides the advocacy work we do for taxpayers.

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