WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan issued the following press release:
Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.), members of the Senate Committee on Finance, introduced the Strengthening Taxpayer Advocacy Act, legislation to empower the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) to better serve Americans navigating challenges with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), particularly those experiencing financial hardship, delays, or unable to get their problems resolved through normal channels.
For many Americans - especially those in rural or underserved communities in New Mexico, Indiana, and across the country - access to tax assistance can be limited. TAS plays a critical role in helping individuals who cannot resolve...