Practice Areas » Miami & Ft. Lauderdale Tax Law » Taxpayer’s Rights During Tax Appeals

Within the IRS, there is an appeals system for taxpayers who are not satisfied with the results of an examination of their tax returns or other changes to their tax liability. In addition to IRS audits and determination of tax liability, many other actions by the IRS can be appealed. These include, but are not limited to, penalties, interest, trust fund recovery penalties, offers in compromise, liens or levies.

Initially, the IRS sends you a report and/or letter that will explain the proposed changes to your tax liability. Most importantly, this letter will explain that the taxpayer has a right to request a conference with an Appeals officer. Instructions for how to complete this request are included in the letter. It is vital to note that one of the most important things to do once you request an Appeals conference is to prepare by gathering all relevant records and documentation to support your position and to make sure to remember to bring these papers with you to your Appeals conference. However, the principal component to an Appeals conference is ensuring the presence of an attorney, who is enrolled to practice before the IRS, to represent your best interests.  Taxpayers must take care to file appeals, which are for a legitimate purpose, as there is a penalty of $25,000 for protests that are filed, solely for reasons of delay or frivolity in some instances.

If you do not come to the desired outcome in with the Appeals or Settlement Officer, or you do not wish to appeal within the IRS, you may appeal certain actions through the judicial system. Whether you would like to appeal through the IRS directly or indirectly through the courts, you can still seek to achieve your desired outcome by utilizing the services of one of our experienced attorneys, with many years of familiarity with the Internal Revenue Code and the IRS.

Do you disagree with findings of the IRS?  Do you need to exercise your right as a taxpayer to file an appeal?  Call Bucci Law Offices today at 954-764-4440 or 877-764-4440 so we can be your tax advocate and fight for your rights!

How Can Bucci Law Offices Help?

Dealing with the IRS alone can be very intimidating, often times, resulting in nothing more than increased interest and penalties being assessed against you.  We can eliminate this stress for you.  You can stop answering harassing phone calls and receiving letters from the IRS.  Instead, you can have us, your trusted partner, deal with the IRS on your behalf and help you get the results you need.  The tax attorneys at Bucci Law Offices have extensive experience with the IRS and can navigate through their rules and regulations, while advising you of your best possible options for resolving your IRS problems.

Remember, IRS problems do not go away by themselves and usually require immediate attention.  You need to know your rights and understand your options.  At Bucci Law Offices, our tax attorneys can help you analyze and assess the options most suitable to resolving your tax problems. You need someone in your corner to protect your rights and interests – we can do just that.  Bucci Law Offices can be your tax advocate and fight for your rights!

Contact Bucci Law Offices today to get the help you need and deserve.  Each second you delay is costing you money!  How long can you afford to do nothing? Call Bucci Law Offices now at 954-764-4440 or 877-764-4440 to learn more about how we can help you with your tax resolution!