| Step by Step: Filing an Appeal with the IRS can be a | | | | Again, this will vary from case to case. If you're one of |
| daunting process if you don't know what you are | | | | the unlucky ones, it can take over a year to get your |
| doing. But don't let that intimidate you. You have the | | | | case resolved. That's why it's very important to follow |
| right to Appeal almost any decision the IRS makes | | | | the procedures and do everything correctly. You don't |
| that you think is unfair. If you think you have a | | | | want anything to delay the process. |
| legitimate case, get the facts for filing an Appeal. | | | | How does the Appeals office contact me? |
| Where are IRS Appeals handled? | | | | The Appeals office will usually contact you by phone. |
| IRS Appeals are independent of any other IRS office. | | | | Or they may have meetings in person. The meetings |
| This ensures that your case worker will not lean | | | | are casual and conducted informally. |
| towards your side or towards the IRS's side. They will | | | | Do I have to attend Tax Court? |
| be fair and impartial. | | | | No. The IRS Appeals process does not include going |
| I sent my Appeal to the IRS. How long do I have to | | | | to Tax Court. |
| wait before they get back to me? | | | | What am I expected to do when the Appeal office |
| This varies. But usually, it takes 90 days before the IRS | | | | contacts me? |
| will get back to you about your Appeal. You can | | | | List all the issues you have with the IRS. Let them |
| speed up the process by including plenty of | | | | know why the IRS is wrong. You have to provide all |
| documents supporting your case. If the IRS takes | | | | documents that prove your point. Then you need to let |
| longer than 90 days to get back with you, you should | | | | them know how you think the case should be |
| consider getting qualified professional help. | | | | resolved. After your case worker has this information |
| How long will it take for the IRS to resolve my case | | | | recorded, they'll ask for the best time they can get |
| once my Appeal is received? | | | | back with you. |