| Appeals
According to the Internal Revenue Service, or IRS (I-R-S), if you don't agree with the amount of your tax liability of certain collection actions, you have the right to ask an IRS appeals office to review your case.
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| Audits
An audit is an investigation by the Internal Revenue Service, or IRS (I-R-S), to decide if you've paid the appropriate amount of taxes. In order to do this, the IRS must verify that the information you provided on your federal income tax return is correct.
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| Dealing with the IRS
If you file your tax returns correctly and timely and pay any taxes due, you probably won't have to deal much with the Internal Revenue Service, or IRS (I-R-S).
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| How does the IRS collect taxes?
The Internal Revenue Service, or IRS (I-R-S), initiates collection proceedings against you when you don't pay your taxes in full with your yearly return.
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| How the IRS is structured
The Internal Revenue Service, or the IRS (I-R-S), is a branch of the United States Treasury Department. The IRS functions as a national entity, but it's also broken down into different divisions at more local levels.
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| Liens and levies
If you don't take action to pay federal income taxes that you owe, the Internal Revenue Service, or IRS (I-R-S), has several methods to recover them. For example, the IRS may file a Notice of Federal Tax Lien against your property and/or your rights to property.
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| Offers in Compromise
When you can't pay the taxes you owe, the Internal Revenue Service, or IRS, (I-R-S), offers several options. You can file for an extension to give you more time to pay; you can arrange a repayment plan; or you may exercise your right to an Offer in Compromise.
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| Reducing your chances of an audit
The Internal Revenue Service, or IRS (I-R-S), audits tax returns to ensure that the information you've reported is accurate. If an auditor discovers discrepancies in figures or underreported income, you could face fines or even criminal charges, depending on the circumstances.
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| Statutes of limitations
The United States Tax Court settles disputes between taxpayers and the Internal Revenue Service, or IRS (I-R-S), involving underpayment of federal income, gift, or estate taxes.
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| What rights do I have regarding IRS collections?
As a taxpayer, you're granted certain rights, even when you don't pay your taxes on time. In fact, many of your rights as a taxpayer were established to protect you in collection efforts from the Internal Revenue Service, or IRS (I-R-S).
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| What rights do I have when audited?
As a taxpayer, you're granted certain rights by the federal government. One of these is the right to have the Internal Revenue Service, or IRS (I-R-S), explain your rights and protect them whenever you contact the IRS.
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| What to do when audited
An IRS audit is an investigation by the Internal Revenue Service to make sure that you paid the correct amount of taxes. It's your responsibility to prove to the IRS that you've accurately reported all your income and that you were indeed legally able to take any credits, deductions, and exemptions claimed on your tax return.
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| Who gets audited?
When you file your federal taxes with the Internal Revenue Service, or IRS (I-R-S), your return is usually reviewed to ensure that the information you reported is accurate.
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