Know Your Rights
You have rights as a taxpayer when dealing with the IRS.
* Publication 1, Your Rights as a Taxpayer
* Protecting Taxpayer Rights, Fact Sheet
* The Taxpayer Bill of Rights 2, as passed by Congress
* Taxpayer Bill of Rights II, IRS Training Publication
* Low Income Taxpayer Clinics , Access to Representation
Your Civil Rights Are Protected
Under no circumstances will the Internal Revenue Service tolerate discrimination by its employees, grantees, contractors, and/or subcontractors. NO ONE shall be excluded from participating in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination because of: race, color, sex, national origin, disability, reprisal, or age in programs or activities funded by the Department of Treasury – Internal Revenue Service.
Taxpayer Advocate Service
The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) is an IRS program that provides an independent system to assure that tax problems, which have not been resolved through normal channels, are promptly and fairly handled.
Notices
What should you do if you receive a notice from the IRS?
* Understanding your notice
* Topic – IRS notices
Your Rights to Representation
Learn more about granting power of attorney.
You are entitled to similar protection of confidentiality with respect to tax advice given by a federally authorized tax practitioner as with an attorney.
Every taxpayer is entitled to have access to representation. The Low Income Tax Clinic grant program is designed to help accredited academic institutions and non-profit organizations provide low to no-cost tax assistance (such as representing the taxpayer during an audit or tax collection effort) and/or tax outreach to taxpayers for whom English is a second language. Click here for IRS Grant Program Information.
Examination
We accept most taxpayer’s returns as filed. If we inquire about your return or select it for examination, it does not suggest that you are dishonest. The inquiry or examination may or may not result in more tax. To learn about your rights during the examination process, and for information about how audits are conducted;
* Examination of Returns, Appeal Rights, and Claims for Refunds – Publication 556
* Market Segment and Specialization Program (MSSP)
Appeal Rights
It is your right to appeal any action taken by the IRS to change your account.
* Topic – Your Appeal Rights
* Appeals Division
Collection Process
Learn about the process IRS may follow to collect overdue taxes, including a summary of your rights and other important information about the collection process.
* Pub 594, The IRS Collection Process
* Topic: Tax Collection
* Frequently Asked Questions
* Collection Financial Standards
* Form 9465 – Installment Agreement Request
Innocent Spouse
The Reform Act of 1998, broadened the relief from joint liability available to spouses who file joint returns.

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