Things You Need to Know About the Taxpayer Bill of Rights

As a taxpayer, you have fundamental rights protecting you when you deal with the IRS. Here's what you need to know:

You have the right to know what is required to comply with the tax laws. You're entitled to clear explanations of tax law and IRS procedures on all forms, instructions, publications, notices and correspondence. The IRS is required to alert you to decisions affecting your accounts and provide clear explanations of the outcomes.

The Right to Be Informed

You have the right to prompt, courteous and professional assistance. If you feel you are not receiving adequate service, you have the right to speak to a supervisor. If the communication you're receiving isn't clear and easy to understand, ask for a supervisor.

The Right to Quality Service

It is the IRS' duty to make sure you pay only the amount of tax legally due, including interest and penalties. You should also expect the IRS to apply all tax payments properly.

The Right to Pay No More than the Correct Amount of Tax

You have the right to object to formal IRS actions or proposed actions and to provide the IRS with additional documentation to support your position. You have the right to expect the IRS to consider your position in a fair and timely manner and to receive a response if the IRS does not agree.

The Right to Challenge the IRS's Position and Be Heard

You are entitled to a fair and impartial administrative appeal of most IRS decisions, including certain penalties. You also have the right to receive a written response regarding the decision from the Office of Appeals and, in most cases, to take your case to court.

The Right to Appeal an IRS Decision in an Independent Forum

The IRS must inform you of the maximum amount of time you have to challenge its position and the maximum amount of time they have to audit a particular tax year or collect a tax debt. You have the right to know when the IRS concludes an audit.

The Right to Finality

Any IRS inquiry, examination or enforcement action must comply with privacy laws and be as unobtrusive as possible. You should expect these proceedings to respect all due process rights, including search and seizure protections.

The Right to Privacy

You have the right to expect that your tax information is between you and the IRS. The agency will not disclose information unless authorized by the taxpayer or by law. You should expect the IRS to take appropriate action against employees, return preparers and others who wrongfully use or disclose your return information.

The Right to Confidentiality

You don't have to deal with the IRS by yourself. You have the right to retain an authorized representative of your choice to represent you in your dealings with the IRS. If you can't afford representation, you have the option of seeking assistance from a Low Income Taxpayer Clinic.

The Right to Retain Representation

You have the right to expect the IRS to consider all facts and circumstances that might affect your underlying liabilities, ability to pay or ability to provide timely information. If you're experiencing financial difficulty or if the IRS hasn't resolved your tax issues properly through its normal channels, you have the right to receive assistance from the Taxpayer Advocate Service.

The Right to a Fair and Just Tax System

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Source: 10 Things You Need to Know About Your Taxpayer Bill of Rights BY JOHN HEWITT Founder and CEO, Liberty Tax Service http://www.inc.com/john-hewitt/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-your-taxpayer-bill-of-rights.html