IRS Wants Your Ideas to Fix Taxpayer Service—Join the Virtual Gripes Session!
Published Date: 5/2/2025
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The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Joint Committee is holding an open meeting to hear your ideas on making IRS customer service better. Anyone who pays taxes or works with the IRS can join in by phone or online. This is your chance to help shape how the IRS helps you, with no cost to participate!
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