IRS Independent Office of Appeals:   

If you do not agree with the IRS…and Do Nothing… Part IV

IRS Independent Office of Appeals:   

If you do not agree with the IRS…and Do Nothing… Part IV

If You Do Nothing…

And Your Case Is…

A denial of a request for innocent spouse relief

The IRS Will…

Generally send you a final determination letter regarding your request allowing you a limited time to petition the U.S. Tax Court.

You Do Nothing…

And Your Case Is…

A determination on tax-exempt status or on qualification of a retirement plan

The IRS will…

Send you a final adverse determination letter. In general, if you do not file a protest to the proposed adverse letter, you cannot appeal the final adverse determination letter. In addition, you must have exhausted your administrative remedies to be able to seek a declaratory judgment in court.

Next week:  Continuation of the Appeal Process – Appeals Mediation Programs

(IRS Publication 5)  (TTT 022724)