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Appeals... Resolving Tax Disputes

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   What Can Appeals Do for You?
The Appeals mission is to resolve tax controversies, without litigation, on a basis which is fair and impartial to both the Government and the taxpayer in a manner that will enhance voluntary compliance and public confidence in the integrity and efficiency of the Service.
Is Appeals the Place for You?
Appeals resolves over 100,000 cases per year.

Are You Ready to Request an Appeals Conference or Hearing?
You can identify and explain the issues in dispute.

Preparing a Request for Appeals
You're ready to file a protest. Here's the information you will need.

What Can You Expect from Appeals?
Appeals will take a fresh look at your case and make a fair and impartial decision.

Appeals Online Self-Help Tools
These are interactive tools that guide you to an outcome based on answers you provide. They deal with some of the most frequently encountered problems, such as: a rejection of a request for innocent spouse relief; denial of a request for abatement of certain delinquency penalties; and rejection of an Offer in Compromise.

             
 
Appeals Customer Satisfaction Survey
Appeals is conducting a survey of customers who have been through the Appeals process during October 1, 2010, through Septemeber 30, 2011.

Alternative Dispute Resolution
There are ways to resolve tax issues faster.

Technical Guidance-International Programs
Compliance Coordinated Issues, Appeals Coordinated Issues, Appeals Emerging Issues

Art Appraisal Services
Taxpayer cases selected for audit containing artwork are referred to the Art Appraisal Services for review by an Art Advisory Panel.



Page Last Reviewed or Updated: January 25, 2012