Taxpayer Center Improvements Panel Updates Key Contact
Published Date: 7/14/2025
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Heads up! The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel’s meeting info got a quick update: John A. Lipold is now the official contact person. Everything else stays the same, and the meeting will still happen online via Microsoft Teams. If you’re involved or interested, mark your calendar and get ready to join virtually!
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Previous: 2025-13089, Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Notices and Correspondence Project Committee: Correction
Heads up! The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's meeting notice got a quick update: John A. Lipold is now the official contact person. Everything else about the virtual meeting stays the same, so no surprises on timing or costs—just a new name to know.
Next: 2025-13091, Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Taxpayer Communications Project Committee
The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Taxpayer Communications Project Committee is having an open meeting online, but the person in charge has changed to John A. Lipold. This update doesn’t affect the meeting’s time or how it runs, so taxpayers and advocates can join as planned. It’s a smooth switch with no extra costs or delays—just a new face leading the way!