All About Collection Appeals
From an IRS notice, to an audit, to a collection appeals hearing – your IRS problems have definitely increased. If you do not agree with a ruling made by the IRS, you have every right to ask for an appeal. By filing an appeal, you are making it known that you do not agree with their ruling and are willing to discuss a resolution in an appeals meeting.
You may file appeals for:
- Interests and penalties
- IRS seizures, levies, and liens
- Rejected offers in compromise and terminations of installment agreements
- Trust fund recovery penalties and employment tax adjustments
Follow the guidelines and timeframes for what you’re appealing. Through this, your appeal is filed right in a timely manner.
Most of collection appeals are in response to an IRS audit. For example, your tax bill was increased after audit through the addition of penalties and interest and you don’t agree, so request an appeal. It’s imperative that you find out the guidelines and timeframe right away. If you don’t file the collection appeal correctly and get it submitted before the deadline, you might lose your chance for an appeal.
A tax debt collection appeal may be filed before the IRS enforces the seizure or levy. File the appeal right away as soon as you receive notice of an IRS levy or seizure, regardless if it’s verbal or written.
Filing a Collection Appeal the Right Way
Accomplish a collection appeal form explaining why you’re disputing the IRS decision and suggesting a resolution. A decision will be made by the appeals officer handling your case in five days.
What to Expect
Collection appeal hearings are normally informal. This can be by phone or correspondence. You may choose to represent yourself or bring representation if a hearing is scheduled.
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