Collection Appeals

From an IRS notice, to an audit, to a collection appeals hearing - your IRS problems have certainly increased. You have the right to request for an appeal if you disagree with the IRS decision. When the IRS gets your appeal, it becomes aware that you don't agree with the ruling and you would like to have a meeting to discuss ways to resolve this dispute.

You may file appeals for:

Penalties and interest
IRS seizures, levies, and liens
Installment agreement terminations and rejected offers-in-compromise
Employment tax adjustments and the trust fund recovery penalty

Conform to the guidelines and timeframes for what you are appealing. It must be filed right in an apropos manner.

If you do not wish to lose your chance at an appeal by filing it too late and erroneously, ask for a collection appeals hearing as soon as possible, especially if the IRS increased your tax bill by adding penalties and interest.

You have the right to file a tax debt collection appeal if you've been served notice of an IRS levy or seizure, whether verbal or written. You can file the appeal before the IRS enforces the levy or seizure.

How to File a Collection Appeal The Proper Way

Explain why you're disputing the IRS decision and suggest a resolution on the collection appeal form. The appeals officer handling your case will then make a decision in 5 days.

What to Expect

Collection appeal hearings are usually informal. This can be through telephone or correspondence. You can represent yourself or bring representation if a hearing is set.

Darrin T. Mish is a Nationally recognized Attorney whose practice focuses on representing clients across the United States with IRS Problems. He is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbel and is a member of the American Society of IRS Problem Solvers and the Tax Freedom Institute. He has been honored by a listing in Martindale-Hubbel's Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. If you have an IRS Problem and need IRS help then contact him immediately. He can be reached at his website at http://www.getIRShelp.com or tollfree at (888) 438-6474.