Taxpayer Advocacy Panel program to go on temporary administrative suspension

For more than 20 years, the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP), through its team of dedicated volunteer members, has served a vital function in our tax system by advocating for the interests of taxpayers and offering critical feedback to the IRS. The insights and concerns raised by TAP members have historically played an influential role in shaping policies and redefining services that directly affect taxpayers across the nation and abroad. At this time, however, the TAP program will enter a temporary administrative suspension, effective February 13, 2026.

This will include a suspension on the acceptance of new issues and concerns related to improving IRS processes and taxpayer service. Please return to this page for additional updates as they become available.

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Special Projects Committee

Our focus

The Special Projects Committee addresses issues not covered by the other established TAP Project committees. The committee’s work includes, but is not limited to: issues regarding E-Services, identify theft, and tax issues impacting citizens living abroad.

Committee members

Get to know the TAP Special Projects Committee members.

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Member

Olurotimi Akindele

taxpayer.advocacy.panel@irs.gov

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Tiffany Grayson

taxpayer.advocacy.panel@irs.gov

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Jihan Jude

taxpayer.advocacy.panel@irs.gov

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Wayne Segal

taxpayer.advocacy.panel@irs.gov

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John Shoemaker

taxpayer.advocacy.panel@irs.gov

The Special Projects Committee meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

To inquire about attending a committee meeting, contact us at taxpayer.advocacy.panel@irs.gov.

Special Projects Committee Meeting Minutes

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