Taxpayer Advocate Service – NTA Blog: You Too Can Make a Difference in Tax Administration (July 22, 2021)

The Taxpayer Advocate Service has published an article titled “NTA Blog: You Too Can Make a Difference in Tax Administration,” which provides information regarding Form 8857. The article begins as follows:

Over the past year, an IRS task force, which included TAS representatives, considered public and internal comments to improve Form 8857, Request for Innocent Spouse Relief. In June 2021, the IRS released the revised draft form, which included several improvements. Commenting on IRS products is an important avenue taxpayers can use to make themselves heard and suggest improvements for tax administration. The revision of Form 8857 is one example, demonstrating how the IRS can collaborate with the public to improve its service to taxpayers and support taxpayer rights. You can view the draft form by searching for Form 8857 here.

To view the full article, click here: “NTA Blog: You Too Can Make a Difference in Tax Administration.”