| If you have been experiencing IRS Problems you may | | | | deadline for receipt of the request, and what |
| have reasons to consider appealing a decision made | | | | information should be included with the request. |
| by the IRS if you disagree with the outcome of any of | | | | It should be noted that filing a request for appeal does |
| the following:o Tax audit resultso Penalties assessedo | | | | not stop the interest and penalties from accruing on |
| Interest accruedo Tax lien placemento Tax levy | | | | your bill. |
| placemento Asset seizureso Offer in Compromise | | | | Appeals hearings can be done in an informal manner, |
| rejections | | | | by correspondence, by telephone, or in person. You will |
| If you have been the recipient of one of the above | | | | be happy to hear that most disagreements with the |
| actions, you should receive a notice from the IRS | | | | IRS are settled in appeals. |
| letting you know that you have the right to appeal an | | | | The type of case you are appealing and how long it |
| IRS decision. If you do not agree with the IRS then do | | | | takes the IRS to review the file will determine how long |
| not sign the agreement form that is sent to you. Your | | | | it will be before your case goes to Appeals. A typical |
| next step is to request an appeals hearing. | | | | time frame for hearing from the IRS is approximately |
| Do not consider an appeals hearing if you owe the IRS | | | | 90 days after you have filed your request. You should |
| money but cannot afford to pay the bill. If the notice | | | | contact the office you sent your request for appeal to |
| you receive from the IRS is an actual bill there may | | | | if you have not heard from the IRS after 90 days. |
| not be mention of the possibility of appeals. | | | | They will be able to tell you the date your appeal was |
| Be prepared to show your reasons for disagreeing | | | | forwarded. The 90 days time frame will start from |
| with the IRS decision. You will need to be able to back | | | | that date. |
| up your reasons with documentation. | | | | Be patient as it could take up to a year to resolve |
| Read the notice to find out how to prepare your | | | | your case. Contact your appeals officer to obtain a |
| request for an appeal, where to mail the request, the | | | | more accurate time frame. |