Taxpayer Rights
Protecting Your Taxpayer Rights: Understanding Your Rights When Dealing with the IRS
At NPBC Accounting & Tax, PC, we believe that every taxpayer has rights when interacting with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Understanding these taxpayer rights is crucial for ensuring fair and respectful treatment during tax-related matters. On this page, we provide valuable information on taxpayer rights, empowering you to protect your rights when dealing with the IRS.
Overview of Taxpayer Rights
As a taxpayer, you have fundamental rights that the IRS must uphold. These rights include:
- The Right to Be Informed: You have the right to receive clear and understandable information about tax laws, procedures, and your rights and responsibilities as a taxpayer.
- The Right to Quality Service: You have the right to prompt, courteous, and professional assistance from the IRS, ensuring that you receive accurate and helpful responses to your inquiries.
- The Right to Pay No More Than the Correct Amount of Tax: You have the right to pay only the amount of tax legally owed, with the assurance that the IRS applies all tax payments properly and fairly.
- The Right to Challenge the IRS’s Position and Be Heard: You have the right to disagree with the IRS’s decisions or actions and provide additional documentation or explanations to support your case.
- The Right to Appeal an IRS Decision: If you disagree with the IRS’s decision, you have the right to appeal and have an impartial review of your case.
- The Right to Finality: You have the right to know the maximum timeframe the IRS has to audit a particular tax year or take collection actions against you.
- The Right to Privacy: You have the right to expect that any IRS inquiry, examination, or enforcement action will respect your privacy and adhere to the law’s provisions.
- The Right to Confidentiality: Your personal and financial information shared with the IRS should remain confidential, except as authorized by law or with your consent.
Protecting Your Taxpayer Rights
To protect your taxpayer rights during interactions with the IRS, consider the following:
- Familiarize Yourself with Your Rights: Educate yourself about your taxpayer rights by reviewing publications, guidelines, and information provided by the IRS.
- Maintain Accurate Records: Keep thorough records of your tax-related activities, including tax returns, payment receipts, correspondence with the IRS, and any supporting documentation.
- Seek Professional Assistance: If you encounter complex tax issues or face challenges with the IRS, consult with a qualified tax professional who can provide guidance and advocate for your taxpayer rights.
- Communicate Clearly and Respectfully: When communicating with the IRS, be clear, concise, and respectful in your written or verbal interactions. Maintain copies of all correspondence for your records.
- Understand the Appeals Process: If you disagree with an IRS decision, familiarize yourself with the IRS appeals process and submit your appeal within the specified timeframe.
Professional Assistance is Available
Understanding and asserting your taxpayer rights is essential when dealing with the IRS. At NPBC Accounting & Tax, PC, we are committed to helping you navigate tax-related matters while protecting your rights. By being aware of your taxpayer rights, staying informed, and seeking professional assistance when needed, you can ensure fair treatment and advocate for your best interests during interactions with the IRS.
Taxpayer Rights
Empower yourself with knowledge about your taxpayer rights. Contact NPBC Accounting & Tax, PC today to learn more about taxpayer rights, receive expert guidance on tax-related matters, and ensure your rights are protected during interactions with the IRS.
