IRS Appeal: When You Need to File an Appeal

There are many times when taxpayers will not agree with the decisions the IRS makes regarding their tax repayments or other factors. There is a solution when this occurs. The IRS appeals process is not simplistic, but it can be the best route to take when you believe the decision is not accurate or is otherwise unfair.

When to Use It

You can use the IRS appeals process in numerous instances. Many use it to dispute a tax return issue. You can appeal many additional things, including the following:

• You can appeal collections actions the agencies is taking, including installment agreements, seizures of property or assets, levies and liens.
• You can use it to dispute penalties and interest on your tax bill, such as for submitting your taxes late.
• You can use it to re-issue a rejected compromise to settle your tax debt.

Virtually any decision can be appealed to some point. Sometimes, the fastest way to do so is to simply head to the IRS office available to you locally and ask for a meeting with the supervisor of the examiner who made the decision you wish to dispute. In other cases, you may need to go through a district office called a local Appeals Office to file a claim.

The process involves you proving your case, which is why it is important to use a tax professional to help you through the IRS appeals process. Do have all information related to your claim available. You can also use all previous IRS decisions published to prove your case. You do not have to have legal representation at the Appeals Office. However, it is a wise decision to have a tax professional, such as a certified public accountant or tax attorney by your side.