{"id":22623,"date":"2015-08-26T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-08-26T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getirshelp.com\/blog\/file-collection-appeal-proper-way\/"},"modified":"2026-09-18T16:12:39","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T16:12:39","slug":"file-collection-appeal-proper-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getirshelp.com\/blog\/file-collection-appeal-proper-way\/","title":{"rendered":"How to File a Collection Appeal The Proper Way"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>After 32 years of IRS work \u2014 and more than $100 million in resolved tax debt \u2014 I&#039;ve seen just about every version of the problem you&#039;re dealing with. I&#039;m Darrin Mish, a tax attorney in Tampa. Here&#039;s what you should know.<\/p>\n<p>From an IRS notice, to an audit, to a collection appeals hearing \u2013 your IRS problems have certainly increased. You have the right to <a href=\"https:\/\/getirshelp.com\/blog\/irs-appeals-right-irs-problem-solution\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1133\">request for an appeal<\/a> if you disagree with the IRS decision. When the IRS gets your appeal, it becomes aware that you don\u2019t agree with the ruling and you would like to have a meeting to <a href=\"https:\/\/getirshelp.com\/blog\/tax-appeals-work\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1166\">discuss ways to resolve this dispute<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/getirshelp.com\/blog\/category\/irs-problem\/\">Click here to read or watch more IRS Problem resources.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>You may file appeals for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Penalties and interest<\/li>\n<li>IRS seizures, levies, and <a href=\"https:\/\/getirshelp.com\/blog\/tag\/tax-lien\/\">lien<\/a>s<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/getirshelp.com\/blog\/tag\/offer-in-compromise\/\">Installment agreement terminations and rejected offers in compromise<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Employment tax adjustments and the trust fund recovery penalty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Conform to the guidelines and time-frames for what you are appealing. It must be filed right in an apropos manner.<\/p>\n<p>If you do not wish to lose your chance at an appeal by filing it too late and erroneously, ask for a <a href=\"https:\/\/getirshelp.com\/blog\/irs-debt-collection\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1184\">collection appeals hearing<\/a> as soon as possible, especially if the IRS increased your tax bill by adding penalties and interest.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/getirshelp.com\/blog\/tag\/irs-levy\/\">You have the right to file a tax debt collection appeal if you\u2019ve been served notice of an IRS levy or seizure, whether verbal or written.<\/a> You can file the appeal before the IRS enforces the levy or seizure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to File a Collection Appeal The Proper Way<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Explain why you\u2019re 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What to Expect<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After 32 years of IRS work \u2014 and more than $100 million in resolved tax debt \u2014 I&#039;ve seen just about every version of the problem you&#039;re dealing with. I&#039;m Darrin Mish, a tax attorney in Tampa. Here&#039;s what you should know. 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