Understanding Taxpayer Rights: The Right to Challenge the IRS’s Position and Be Heard

This article was published by the IRS. Every taxpayer has a set of fundamental rights when working with the IRS which are known collectively as the Taxpayer Bill of Rights. One of these is the right to challenge the IRS's position and be heard. Here are some details about what this right means for taxpayers. Taxpayers [...]

All Taxpayers Have the Right to Appeal an IRS Decision in an Independent Forum

This article was published by the IRS. Taxpayers have the right to appeal an IRS decision in an independent forum. This is one of ten basic rights — known collectively as the Taxpayer Bill of Rights — that all taxpayers have when dealing with the IRS. The IRS Independent Office of Appeals handles a taxpayer's case must [...]

Taxpayer Advocate Service: Helping Taxpayers Navigate Their IRS Issues or Concerns

This article was published by the IRS. The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) is an independent organization within the IRS that helps taxpayers and protects taxpayers' rights. They can offer help when tax problems cause a financial difficulty. When the taxpayer has tried and been unable to resolve their issue with the IRS, or a taxpayer believes [...]

Taxpayers Have the Right to Appeal an IRS Decision

The following article was published by the IRS.  A taxpayer might at some point see the IRS make a decision about their taxes. If the taxpayer disagrees with this decision, they have the right to appeal it. The right to appeal an IRS decision in an independent forum is one of 10 basic rights known collectively [...]

Get to Know the Taxpayer Bill of Rights – Part 1

This is the first tip in a two-part summary of the rights granted to all taxpayers. Every taxpayer has rights. The Taxpayer Bill of Rights takes these rights from the tax code and groups them into 10 categories. Taxpayers interacting with the IRS should know their rights, which are highlighted in Publication 1, Your Rights as [...]

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