Nina Olson, who retired as the National Taxpayer Advocate six months ago, talks about her new nonprofit and the need for Treasury to soon name her permanent successor.

This is part 1 of her interview with Tax Notes senior reporter William Hoffman.

For additional coverage, read these articles in Tax Notes:

• IRS Free Tax Return Preparation Remains Out of Reach
• Taxpayer Advocate Stresses Link Between IRS Enforcement, Service
• A Look Ahead: Focus on Low-Income, ESL Taxpayers in IRS Overhaul, Advocates Say
• Enforcement Push Puts Taxpayer Rights at Risk, Olson Frets
• Rettig Names Acting National Taxpayer Advocate
• Olson Bids Adieu, Leaving ‘Big Shoes to Be Filled’

In Willis Weighs In, Tax Notes contributing editor Ben Willis discusses vote-to-value disparity related to his article.