Tax appeals
IRS Tax Appeal Services
If you disagree with an IRS adjustment, you have a legal right to appeal. Most IRS appeals never get the attention they deserve because the taxpayer tries to handle them personally and the Office of Appeals officer compares the file against a professionally prepared one. We prepare the case, file the appeal under the right form, and argue it in writing or in conference.
Overview
Tax appeals: the essentials.
- Where
- IRS Office of Appeals
- CDP deadline
- 30 days from the notice
- You can appeal
- Audits, liens, levies, OIC
- Effect
- Can pause collection
Our appeals work pulls in the full team: IRS Enrolled Agents, CPAs, and tax attorneys. We choose the right credential for each case and assign accordingly.
How this case usually unfolds
Disagreed with the IRS · IRS appeals
Appeal cases usually come to us after an audit closed badly or an Offer in Compromise was rejected. The pattern is to review the file against what the Office of Appeals will expect, file the appeal under the right form and deadline, and argue it in writing or in conference rather than letting the original determination stand.
Sound similar to yours?
No two cases are identical, but patterns repeat. Talk to one of our Enrolled Agents to find out which programs apply to your situation.
Get Free ConsultationWhat you can appeal
Audits are the most common appeal trigger, but they are not the only one.
Audit determinations
If the audit closed against you and you have grounds to disagree, you can request appeal review before paying.
Collection actions (liens, levies, seizures)
You have the right to a Collection Due Process hearing when the IRS files a lien or issues a notice of levy.
Rejected Offer in Compromise
An OIC denial is not the end. We review the rejection reason and either appeal or restructure the offer.
Penalties and interest
Penalties added during audit or for late filing can be appealed when you have reasonable cause.
Installment, innocent spouse, and penalty abatement denials
Most denied applications can be appealed within the IRS Office of Appeals.
When an appeal is not the right move
Sometimes the better path is a fresh resolution proposal rather than a formal appeal. If the IRS sent you a bill with no mention of appeal rights, if your concern is purely affordability, or if you have new documentation that was not in the original record, we may recommend a different route.
Federal programs
Nine IRS programs. We look through them all.
Most tax debt is resolved through one of these nine programs. Which one fits depends on your numbers, your filing history, and assessment dates.
Client reviews
What clients say about Tax appeals.
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Frequently asked
What people ask about Tax appeals.
Can I appeal an IRS decision?
How long do I have to file an IRS appeal?
What is a Collection Due Process hearing?
Can I appeal a rejected Offer in Compromise?
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IRS representation is federal, so we handle Tax appeals for clients in all 50 states, remotely from our West Palm Beach headquarters. Florida is our home base, and we keep dedicated local pages for the metros we serve most.
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