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Form 911

Last reviewed: May 2026

Use Form 911 to request help from the Taxpayer Advocate Service when a tax problem is causing financial difficulty or a process breakdown.

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What it is

Form 911 is the form you use to request help from the Taxpayer Advocate Service when a tax problem is causing financial difficulty or a process breakdown.

Who usually uses it

Taxpayers use this form when they need a relief process, hardship review, or advocacy request.

Where it usually goes

Follow the official submission instructions for the specific relief process involved.

Who this is for

Use this page when you need a relief request rather than a normal filing form.

When to use this page

Use this page when the tax problem involves hardship, disallowed relief, or another process that needs a separate request.

What to gather

  • Official IRS instructions or the IRS form page
  • The return, notice, or debt records that triggered the issue
  • Financial or hardship support if the request needs it

Forms that may matter

  • Form 911

Step-by-step

  1. Confirm whether this form applies to your tax year or filing problem.
  2. Gather the records that feed the key lines or boxes on the form.
  3. Open the official IRS page, PDF, or instructions before you complete anything.
  4. Keep a copy with the return, notice, payment, or account records that go with this form.

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