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National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson participates in a satellite media tour after delivering each year’s Annual Report to Congress. Besides discussing the report, the National Taxpayer Advocate often provides information about the role of the Taxpayer Advocate Service in resolving individual and business taxpayers’ problems with the Internal Revenue Service.

The following soundbites are from the 2008 and 2007 media tours. To view a television soundbite or listen to a radio soundbite, click on the appropriate icon below. Text-only versions of each clip are also available below.

The National Taxpayer Advocate’s 2007 Annual Report to Congress (released January 2008)

The National Taxpayer Advocate submits reports to Congress each year outlining the most pressing issues currently facing taxpayers. 

In the following clips, National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson talks about tax laws that Congress passed very late in the season and the impact these newly enacted laws have on taxpayers.

WXIN-TV, Indianapolis, FOX Affiliate, 2008
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USA Radio Network, 2008
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In the following clips, National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson discusses tax-related challenges affecting individuals whose mortgages or other debts have been forgiven or cancelled.

KRQE-TV, Albuquerque N.M., CBS Affiliate, 2008
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KTBC-TV, Austin, Texas, FOX Affiliate, 2008
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What is the Taxpayer Advocate Service?

In the following clips, National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson explains the mission of the Taxpayer Advocate Service and its role within the IRS.

WTSP-TV, St. Petersburg, Fla., CBS Affiliate 2008
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USA Radio Network, 2008
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WVON-AM, Chicago, 2007
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WIS-TV, Columbia, S.C, NBC Affiliate, 2007
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Who qualifies for assistance from the Taxpayer Advocate Services?

In the following clips, National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson discusses who qualifies for assistance from the Taxpayer Advocate Service and when taxpayers should reach out for help.

WVFJ-FM, Atlanta, 2008
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WTAR-AM, Norfolk, Va., 2007
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WFMD-AM, Washington D.C., 2007
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How to contact the Taxpayer Advocate Service

WVFJ-FM, Atlanta, 2008
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USA Radio Network, 2007
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For more video discussion from National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson, visit the TAScast Videos page of this site.


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