http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/IRS-Disputes/index.html LawInfo - Legal Resource Center offers free legal forms and free legal documents that is designed to help consumers and businesses resolve their legal issues http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/IRS-Disputes/Federal/what-is-the-appeals-office-.html <p>If you disagree with the IRS findings in your case, you can appeal your case to the Appeals Office of the IRS. The local Appeals Office is separate from and independent of the IRS office that proposed the adjustment. Appeals Office reviews are conducted in an informal manner, by correspondence, telephone or at a personal conference. Most differences are settled in these appeals without expensive and time&shy;consuming court trials. </p> IRS Tax Problem FAQs Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/IRS-Disputes/Federal/what-will-an-appeals-officer-do.html <p>If you disagree with the IRS findings in your case, you can appeal your case to the Appeals Office of the IRS. The local Appeals Office is separate from and independent of the IRS office that proposed the adjustment. Appeals Office reviews are conducted in an informal manner, by correspondence, telephone or at a personal conference. Most differences are settled in these appeals without expensive and time&shy;consuming court trials. The following information will help you determine what your appeal rights are and how to proceed. IRS Tax Problem FAQs Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/IRS-Disputes/Federal/what-are-taxpayers-generally-entitled-to-.html <ul> <li>Appeal disputes arising under the Internal Revenue Code, regulations and procedures; </li> <li>An explanation of the Appeals process; </li> <li>A timely conference and resolution of their dispute.</li> </ul> IRS Tax Problem FAQs Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/IRS-Disputes/Federal/what-does-the-appeals-office-expect-from-me-.html <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Listen to the Appeals Office explanation of your appeal rights and the Appeals process; </li> <li>Provide the Appeals Office with a statement as to your understanding of the facts and the law, and a list of all issues that you disagree with and the reason that you disagree; </li> <li>Give the Appeals Office any additional information or documentation that will be helpful to your case; </li> <li>Tell the Appeals Office what you believe to be an appropriate compromise or concession by the government or yourself; </li> <li>Let the Appeals Office know the best time to contact you; </li> <li>Tell the Appeals Office the month and date by when you would expect to close your case with the IRS.</li> </ul> <p>You can represent yourself in Appeals, and you may bring another person with you to support your position. If you want to be represented by someone, the person you choose to represent you must be an attorney, a certified public accountant, or an enrolled agent authorized to practice before the IRS. If you plan to have your representative talk to us without you, we need a copy of a completed power of attorney Form 2848 Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative. </p> IRS Tax Problem FAQs Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Student-Loan-Interest-Deductions/index.html Free Student Loan Interest Deductions FAQs Tax Litigation Sub-categories Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:26:49 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Deductions/index.html Free Tax Deductions FAQs Tax Litigation Sub-categories Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:26:49 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Taxpayer-Identification-Number/index.html Free Taxpayer Identification Number FAQs Tax Litigation Sub-categories Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:26:49 GMT