{"id":37,"date":"2021-03-10T19:33:33","date_gmt":"2021-03-10T19:33:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sacramentotaxlawyers.com\/?page_id=37"},"modified":"2022-04-01T18:41:21","modified_gmt":"2022-04-01T18:41:21","slug":"audit-appeals","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sacramentotaxlawyers.com\/audit\/appeals","title":{"rendered":"IRS Audit Appeal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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IRS Appeals Attorney<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Jin Kim<\/strong>
Free Consultation<\/strong>
(916) 299-9913<\/a><\/strong>
Flat Fees<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes IRS audits result in the assessment of additional tax, penalties, and interest. However, you don’t have to accept the IRS’s findings contained in the assessment. If you disagree with the findings and assessment, you can file an appeal to contest the findings and hopefully receive a more favorable ruling. If appealing your audit doesn\u2019t work, you can also go to tax court. While the prospect of going to tax court may sound daunting, the potential savings can be worth the investment.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Law Office of Jin Kim<\/a> represents clients in audit appeals against the IRS, FTB, CDTFA, and other tax agencies. To learn more about your case call her office at (916) 299-9913<\/strong> for a free consultation.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

How Can I File An Appeal? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you disagree with the results of your IRS audit, there\u2019s no need to swallow your pride and reach for your checkbook just yet. Filing an appeal is a remedy that taxpayers can turn to if they are not satisfied with the IRS’s findings. An appeal involves raising the issue to a higher authority in hopes of receiving a more favorable outcome. The IRS Office of Appeals<\/a> handles tax audit appeals, and if you file an appeal, it should be filed in your local IRS Appeals Office. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Happens During the Appeal Process?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important to note that when you file an appeal, you aren\u2019t engaging in litigation at this point. In fact, the whole point of the appeal is to avoid a lengthy litigation process<\/a> for all the parties involved. Thus the process in an appeal may be different from that of state and federal courts. An appeals officer will be assigned to your case and they will take a more active role, acting both as fact finder and arbitrator.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The appeals officer is more empowered to make judgment calls on the issues. Appeals officers strive to close cases on an agreement instead of allowing them to go to court so taxpayers can use that to their advantage. The appeals officer also takes into consideration the so-called \u201chazards of litigation<\/a>\u201d. Hazards of litigation simply mean the chance that the court will not side with the IRS\u2019 position if the case goes to court. The higher the hazard, the more eager the IRS will be to come to an agreement with you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Should I File A Case In Tax Court?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So let\u2019s say your appeal doesn\u2019t turn out in your favor. There\u2019s still one option left \u2013 going to tax court. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most taxpayers are intimidated by the idea of going to tax court, and with good reason. Tax law is very complex, and bringing a case in tax court is best done through experienced tax counsel. However, filing an appeal in tax court may be filed pro se<\/em><\/a> as well \u2013 that is, filed without the services of a lawyer; but how many of those cases yield successful results?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Settlement Is Possible<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some may think that filing a petition in tax court would incentivize the IRS to settle, but this often means the taxpayer is facing an IRS attorney<\/a> that sides more with the IRS’s position than the IRS Appeals Officer. However, while the opposing attorney may appear disinclined to settle in the early stages, their stance may change over time. Nevertheless, even if the IRS doesn\u2019t settle, you have a chance of receiving a favorable judgment in tax court with over half of petitions receiving some form of tax relief judgment. Lastly, the filing of a case in tax court delays the collection of your tax bill. So even if the result isn\u2019t ideal, at least you\u2019re buying yourself some time to come up with the money. Note, however, that interest will continue<\/em><\/strong> to be applied while the collection is suspended over this period, so don\u2019t try and delay the case. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t expect a full vindication in tax court, however. It\u2019s rare to receive a total reprieve from your liabilities. Your best chance is that you\u2019ll receive a deduction or a compromise for the amount you\u2019re liable.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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