Podcasts about national taxpayer advocate nina olson

The hard-charging effort led by billionaire Elon Musk to reshape the federal workforce at the IRS and other agencies might lead to lasting changes. But what it means for taxpayers still isn't fully realized. Some efforts to buy out or fire employees have been postponed until after the filing season ends in April, and are facing legal action. Ending taxpayer assistance center leases and reducing the number of taxpayer assistance staff who can answer phones will mean backsliding in improved service levels, former National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson warns. On this episode of Talking Tax, Olson talks to Bloomberg Tax reporter Chris Cioffi about the potential for brain drain at the agency amid a wave of resignations and whether major upheaval might lead to an erosion in taxpayer trust. They also tackle the danger of taxpayer data privacy violations as Musk's Treasury Department team gains access to the department's payment systems. Do you have feedback on this episode of Talking Tax? Give us a call and leave a voicemail at 703-341-3690.

At the American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Taxation Midyear Meeting in San Diego on February 10, 2023, I sat down with former National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson and ABA Christine A. Brunswick Fellow Anna Gooch to discuss their work at the Center for Taxpayer Rights: https://taxpayer-rights.org/ For more information on the Brunswick Fellowship, visit here: https://www.americanbar.org/groups/taxation/awards/psfellowship/ 

Following a long legal battle and public debate, House Democrats released six years of former President Trump's tax returns. Thousands of pages show his personal and business taxes from the years he ran for and served as president. Russ Buettner of The New York Times and former National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson joined Lisa Desjardins to discuss the documents. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Following a long legal battle and public debate, House Democrats released six years of former President Trump's tax returns. Thousands of pages show his personal and business taxes from the years he ran for and served as president. Russ Buettner of The New York Times and former National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson joined Lisa Desjardins to discuss the documents. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In part 2 of her interview with Tax Notes senior reporter William Hoffman, former National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson discusses her ongoing fight for taxpayer rights and the upcoming fifth International Conference on Taxpayer Rights in South Africa.For additional coverage, read these articles in Tax Notes:IRS Free Tax Return Preparation Remains Out of ReachPreparers See Benefits of Form 1040-SR, but Maybe Not for ThemPolitically Active Exempts May Have Escaped IRS PenaltiesA Look Ahead: Focus on Low-Income, ESL Taxpayers in IRS Overhaul, Advocates SayEnforcement Push Puts Taxpayer Rights at Risk, Olson Frets

National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson is stepping down today, retiring after 19 years of running the Taxpayer Advocate Service at the IRS. Olson said she plans to start a nonprofit to continue advocating for taxpayer rights and fight against IRS bureaucracy.

The Taxpayer Advisory Panel is a group of volunteer taxpayers working with the Taxpayer Advocacy Service and other IRS departments to improve communications between the IRS and taxpayers.  Learn more about them and find out tax news such as an update on private debt collectors working for the IRS, the latest report from the National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson, and more.

The anniversary of Tax Justice Warriors beginning is July 10.  For episode 52, I thought it would be a good time to take a look back at the first year.  What happened with tax in the last year?  Events like the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Government Shutdown, Retirement announcement of National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson, the Supreme Court’s Wayfair decision, and new IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig.  Each time, I try to bring interviews, news and education regarding the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic field, tax controversy and what is of interest to the general public.  In the coming year, I hope to increase my interviews and do even more.

National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson says response times to incoming calls at the IRS remains the biggest challenge the agency has in dealing with the public. In her final report to Congress before retiring, Olson said the IRS is successful in processing most returns, but for those who need more help, the experience is challenging.

In part 2 of an interview with National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson, Tax Notes Today senior reporter William Hoffman and Olson discuss her impending retirement, her work as the national taxpayer advocate, and her future plans.

In part 1 of an interview with National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson, Tax Notes Today senior reporter William Hoffman and Olson discuss the filing season, the Taxpayer First Act (H.R. 1957), the disclosure of program manager technical advice, and congressional efforts to get President Trump's tax returns.For additional coverage, read these article in Tax Notes:Treasury Misses Dems’ Deadline for Handing Over Trump’s ReturnsHouse Approves IRS Reform Measure Despite Free File FightRelease of Emailed Chief Counsel Advice Dropped 17 PercentTaxpayer Advocate: IRS Using Email to Avoid Advice Disclosure

Life is never easy for the IRS but the past few months have been particularly challenging. The agency experienced budget ups and downs, a long government shutdown and is dealing with a complex new tax code. How has this affected its customers the nation's taxpayers? For highlights of her latest report to Congress, Federal Drive with Tom Temin spoke with National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson, whose office was also furloughed for five weeks.

Today brought good news and bad news on the political front.  I’m just here with the good news – the IRS got to avoid another government shutdown.  Also, earlier this week the National Taxpayer Advocate (Nina Olson) released her Annual Report to Congress.  It was due in January but was delayed because of the government shutdown.  The Annual Report provides Most Serious Problems and Recommendations to Congress.  This year has the second Purple Book, a concise summary of 58 legislative recommendations.  Something new for 2019 in the Most Serious Problems section is The Taxpayer Journey, graphics and roadmaps illustrating the issues that taxpayer have in dealing with the Internal Revenue Service.  The Taxpayer Advocate Service conducts research and related studies.  The results in this report are hundreds of pages advocating for improvements Congress can make within the IRS to help the average taxpayer.  Check it out here:  https://taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/2018AnnualReport  

National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson has questioned the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) method for reporting customer service satisfaction, calling it misleading.  

The Internal Revenue Service has long had an on-again off-again relationship with private tax debt collectors. At the moment, it's using them. That has National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson concerned that the private collectors are hammering on the people least able to pay or if they do pay they might not be able to feed their families. Olson shares the details on Federal Drive with Tom Temin.

National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson reported that changes in the new tax law will create hurdles for IRS in preparing for next filing season.

In today's Federal Newscast, National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson reports low-income Americans are still being targeted by private debt collectors hired by the IRS, despite her year-old recommendation to stop the practice.  

In today's Federal Newscast, National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson told Congress the IRS lack of funding is the root of many of the agency's problems with customer service.