Tax Appeals

If you disagree with an IRS adjustment, action, or collection effort, you have the right to appeal your case to the IRS Office of Appeals. This process provides an independent review of your case, offering a fresh perspective and an opportunity to resolve disputes without costly and time-consuming court proceedings.

The Office of Appeals aims to provide a fair and impartial forum where taxpayers and the IRS can work together to settle disputes. Appeals are informal and can be conducted via correspondence, phone calls, or in-person meetings.

The IRS offers multiple appeal programs, depending on the nature of your tax dispute.

🔹 Best for: Disputing specific IRS collection actions.
🔹 Available for:
✔️ Liens
✔️ Levies
✔️ Seizures
✔️ Installment agreement denials or terminations
✔️ Rejected or modified Offers in Compromise
🔹 Pros: Covers more situations than a CDP appeal.
🔹 Cons: May take longer to reach a final resolution.

🔹 Best for: Appealing a final notice of federal tax lien or levy.
🔹 Required Form: Form 12153 – Request for a Collection Due Process Hearing.
🔹 Key Benefits:
✔️ Stops further collection actions until the appeal is resolved.
✔️ Preserves your right to take the case to Tax Court if you disagree with Appeals’ determination.

📌 Important Deadline:
A CDP request must be filed within 30 days of the IRS issuing a Final Notice of Federal Tax Lien or Levy. If filed within this timeframe, collection efforts must pause until the appeal is heard.

🔹 Best for: If you missed the 30-day deadline for a CDP appeal.
🔹 Deadline: Must be requested within one year of the CDP notice.
🔹 Key Consideration:
✔️ The IRS will review the case as they would in a CDP appeal.
❌ No right to judicial review—you cannot take the case to Tax Court if you disagree with the decision.

The IRS Office of Appeals handles a wide range of tax disputes, including:

✔️ Tax Liens – Disputing an IRS lien on your property.
✔️ Levies & Seizures – Preventing or reversing IRS asset seizures.
✔️ Penalties & Interest – Requesting penalty abatement or relief.
✔️ Audits – Challenging audit findings.
✔️ Offer in Compromise (OIC) Disputes – Appealing a rejected OIC.
✔️ Installment Agreement Issues – Challenging an IRS denial or modification of a payment plan.

If you are facing an IRS dispute, it is crucial to understand your appeal rights and available options. Taking the right steps can prevent aggressive IRS collection actions and help resolve your tax issues more favorably.

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