Taxpayer Advocate Service Office – Pittsburgh, PA

Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS)

The Taxpayer Advocate Service Office in Pittsburgh is an independent organization within the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), located in the William S. Moorhead Federal Building. Its primary goal is to ensure that every taxpayer is treated fairly and knows their rights under the Taxpayer Bill of Rights. 🛡️ TAS acts as a voice for taxpayers at the IRS, helping to resolve problems that have not been fixed through normal channels.

When to Contact TAS

This office is designed to assist taxpayers experiencing financial difficulties or systemic issues:

• Financial Hardship: If an IRS action is causing financial difficulty for you or your business.
• Systemic Delays: If you have tried to resolve an issue through normal IRS channels but have experienced significant delays.
• Procedure Failure: If the IRS has not operated as it should or has failed to perform a promised action.

Visiting the Federal Building

Because the office is housed within a federal facility, visitors must go through airport-style security screening. 👮‍♂️ Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. While walk-ins may be accepted, contacting the office by phone to schedule an appointment or to determine if your case qualifies for TAS assistance is highly recommended. The staff here works directly with IRS units to expedite solutions for qualified cases.