The Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights
Every taxpayer in the U.S. has certain rights when it comes to dealing with the IRS. We all should be aware of these fundamental protections and what they truly mean before we find ourselves in the midst of a tax audit or criminal procedure.
Learn more about your rights as a taxpayer from the experienced tax controversy attorneys at Dayes Law Firm. Keep reading to discover what these Bill of Rights are and the protections they afford.
IRS’s Taxpayer Bill of Rights
The IRS specifically extends 10 different “rights” on its website that the agency designed to protect and guarantee individual liberties to all U.S. taxpayers. This guideline includes the right to:
- Be informed of IRS procedures, relevant tax laws, and changes it makes to your account.
- Quality service that includes courteous, prompt, and professional help.
- Pay no more than the correct, or legally owed, amount of tax.
- Challenge the IRS’s position and be heard with fair consideration.
- Appeal an IRS decision through an independent forum or in court.
- Finality, including the right to know time limits for appeals, when an audit is concluded, and when collection activity expires.
- Privacy, in that IRS’s collection activity cannot be more intrusive than necessary and complies with law.
- Confidentiality, in that the information you share with the IRS cannot be disclosed unless legally authorized.
- Retain representation, in that you can hire an authorized representative, such as a CPA or a skilled Dayes Law Firm attorney.
- Fair and just tax system indicates that your individual circumstances and financial hardships would be considered and help is available through advocacy.
Why Is There a Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights?
The Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights exists to ensure that all taxpayers understand their existing protections under law and are treated fairly and with dignity during each interaction with IRS personnel. Congress codified the bill in 2015 with ten clear and concise categories that the average taxpayer would easily understand. With this “social contract,” the government agrees to treat taxpayers fairly in the hopes of instilling trust and promoting voluntary compliance.
Reach Out to Learn More About The Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights and How We Can Represent You
If you have questions about the Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights, reach out to Dayes Law Firm for the answers. Our knowledgeable tax fraud and evasion lawyers have over 100 years of combined experience. With that track record of success, you know you could expect unparalleled tax resolution and controversy strategies that work. We serve taxpayers across the state of Arizona and around the country – and we can help you too.
