Form 911 - Request for Taxpayer Advocate Service Assistance - Application for Taxpayer Assistance Order

Sep 19, 2026

Form 911 (June 2026) requests assistance from the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) within the Internal Revenue Service to help taxpayers resolve federal tax issues and protect taxpayer rights. It collects taxpayer and spouse identity details, contact information, preferred update method, language needs, and the tax form and tax periods involved. The form documents the tax issue and the relief requested, includes required consents and acknowledgment regarding third-party contact, and provides areas for signatures and third-party information. It also explains key submission and next-step instructions, including how TAS will communicate, relevant mailing/email/fax channels, and guidance if no response is received within 30 days.

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Section I - Taxpayer Information

Section I - Third Party Information

Instructions for Form 911

Important Things You Should Know

How to Send this Form

What Happens Next?

| Form 911
(June 2026) | Department of the Treasury -Internal Revenue Service
Request for Taxpayer Advocate Service Assistance
(and Application for Taxpayer Assistance Order) | OMB Number
1545-1504 | | --- | --- | --- | Sectionl-Taxpayer Information (See Pages 3and 4 for Form 911 Fling Requirements and Instructions for Completing this Form) | a.Taxpayer name as shown on tax return | 1b.Taxpayer Identifying Number (SSN,ITIN,EIN) | | --- | --- | | | | | 2a.Spouse's name as shown on tax return (if joint return) | 2b.Spouse's Taxpayer Identifying Number (SSN,ITIN) | | | | 3a.Taxpayer current street address (number,street,and apartment number) | 3b.City | | 3c.State (or foreign country) | 3d.ZIP code | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | | 4.Daytime phone number | 5.Email address(see instructions below regarding consent to use email) | | 6.Fax number (if applicable) | | | | | | | 7a.Select your preferred method for receiving updates on your
request
□ Phone call
□Email
□ Letter | | 7b.
Check here if you consent to having confidential information
about your tax issue left on your answering machine or voice
message at the number provided | | 8.Point of contact if no authorized third party is listed 9.Preferred language (if applicable) □TTY/TDD Line □ Interpreter needed-Specify language other than English (including sign language) □Other (specify)_______ | 10.Tax form number (1040,941,720,etc.) | 11.Tax year(s)or period(s) | | --- | --- | | | | 12a.Describe the tax issue you are experiencing and any difficulties it may be creating (If more space is needed,attach additional sheets.)(See instructions for completing Lines 12a and 12b) 12b.Describe the relief/assistance you are requesting(if more space is needed,attach additional sheets) I understand that Taxpayer Advocate Service employees may contact third parties to respond to this request andl authorize suchcontacts to be made.Further,by authorizing the Taxpayer Advocate Service to contact third parties,I understand that I will not receivenotice,pursuant to section 7602(c)of the Internal Revenue Code,of authorized third parties contacted in connection with this request. | 3a.Signature of taxpayer or corporate officer | 13b.Title (if applicable) | 13c.Date signed | | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | 4a.Signature of spouse (if joint assistance request) | | 14b.Date signed | # Section I-Third Party Information (See instructions before completing this section) ## A.Form 2848,Power of Attorney | .Name of authorized third party | 2.Centralized Authorization File(CAF)number | | --- | --- | | | | 3a.Current mailing street address (number,street,and apartment number) | 3b.City | 3c.State (or foreign country) | 3d.ZIP code | | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | 4.Daytime phone number | 5.Fax number | | | | | | | 6.Signature of third party (representative only) | | 7.Date signed (representative only | ## B.Form 8821,Authorization to Receive Notices Form 8821 does not authorize your appointee to advocate your position with respect to the federal taxlaws;to execute waivers,consents,or closing agreements;or to otherwise represent you before the IRS.Form 8821 authorizes anyone you designate to inspect and/or receive your confidential tax information in any office of the IRS,for the type of tax and tax periods you list on Form 8821. | .Name of authorized third party | 2.Centralized Authorization File(CAF)number | | --- | --- | | | | 3a.Current mailing street address (number,street,and apartment number) | 3b.City | 3c.State (or foreign country) | 3d.ZIP code | | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | 4.Daytime phone number | 5.Fax number | | | | | | | 6.Signature of third party(representative only) | | 7.Date signed (representative only) | # Instructions for Form 911,Request for Taxpayer Advocate Service

FAQs

What is Form 911 used for?

Form 911 is used to request Taxpayer Advocate Service assistance for resolving federal tax issues and, when applicable, to apply for a Taxpayer Assistance Order.

What information must be provided in the taxpayer section?

It requires taxpayer and spouse identity details, current address, phone and email/fax (if applicable), preferred contact method, preferred language/TTY needs, the tax form number and tax years or periods, and descriptions of the tax issue and requested relief.

How should the form be submitted and what happens next?

Submit via email, mail, or fax using the addresses provided in the instructions. TAS will contact the taxpayer using the preferred method listed on the form, and if no response is received within 30 days, the instructions direct sending an email with the subject “No Response” and not submitting multiple Forms 911 for the same issue.

Sep 19, 2026

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