Taxpayers' Bill of Rights

Although the IRS can seem very scary to the average taxpayer, taxpayers should know that they are protected by a bill of rights.

The Taxpayer Bill of Rights is actually (believe it or not!) a cornerstone of IRS policy in relation to the taxpayer and is made up of 10 fundamental rights.

One of the obligations the IRS has to the taxpayer is to inform the taxpayer of their tax obligations. This is referred to as the “Right to be Informed”.

In addition, the IRS must clarify all forms, instructions, publications, notices and correspondence, and decisions on taxpayer tax accounts.

Below are some examples of what the IRS does to inform taxpayers:

? Provide explanations for why the taxpayer has a balance due or why a refund was denied.

? Upon issuance of an assessment, Upon issuance of an assessment, inform the taxpayer of methods of appeal and how a taxpayer advocate can help defend the taxpayer’s interests.

? Publish helpful tax information on forms and publications via their website and on social media.

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