Despite the fact that a client’s tax matter may be taken directly to court, utilizing IRS Appeals usually results in saving your client both time and money. Join us as we discuss the misunderstood process of going to IRS Appeals.
Target Audience
Accounting and Financial Professionals who wish to represent clients with a tax matter in disagreement
Course Objectives
Recognize how to craft the appeal protest to best effect the desired findings for your client
Identify strategies regarding in person, correspondence, or phone conferences with IRS Appeals
Utilize IRS Appeals, the only level of appeal within the IRS, to avoid costly, contentious, and time-consuming court trials
Understand how to prepare and submit a Tax Court petition
Subjects
Preparing a valid Appeals Protest for small case requests when tax, penalties, and interest for each period are $25,000 or less
Writing and filing a Formal Protest, including required information
Alternative Dispute Resolution options available to clients
Negotiation and time limitations
Preparing and submitting a Tax Court petition to preserve a client’s rights
Prerequisites
Experience in preparing individual and business tax returns
