Individual

In an effort to be a kinder friendlier IRS, the organization has released its Taxpayer Bill of Rights:

Bill of Tax Rights<

• The Right to Be Informed<

• The Right to Quality Service<

• The Right to Pay No More than the Correct Amount of Tax<

• The Right to Challenge the IRS’s Position and Be Heard<

• The Right to Appeal an IRS Decision in an Independent Forum<

• The Right to Finality<

• The Right to Privacy<

• The Right to Confidentiality<

• The Right to Retain Representation<

• The Right to a Fair and Just Tax System<

What does this mean for you? How well does the IRS follow these guidelines? As a taxpayer, it is absolutely vital to be informed, and understand what these "rights" mean, and what they do not.