The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) is an independent organization within the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that helps taxpayers resolve issues with the IRS. Its mission is to safeguard taxpayer rights and ensure that taxpayers receive fair and equitable treatment. TAS can help taxpayers who are experiencing economic harm, facing an immediate threat of adverse action, or have tried repeatedly and failed to resolve an IRS issue through normal channels. For example, if you’re facing an IRS collection action and can’t pay the full amount owed, TAS may be able to help you set up a payment plan or get relief from penalties.