Tax Tip 2021-161: Understanding taxpayer rights: The right to retain representation
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Issue Number: Tax Tip 2021-161Understanding taxpayer rights: The right to retain representation Taxpayers have the right to retain an authorized representative of their choice to represent them in their dealings with the IRS. Taxpayers have the right to seek assistance from a Low Income Taxpayer Clinic if they cannot afford representation. This is one of the fundamental rights of all taxpayers as outlined in the Taxpayer Bill of Rights. Here's what the right to retain representation means to taxpayers: • Taxpayers have the right to retain an authorized representative of their choice to represent them in their dealings with the IRS. Low Income Taxpayer Clinics are independent from the IRS and the Taxpayer Advocate Service. These clinics may charge a small fee to represent individuals whose income is below a certain level and who need to resolve tax problems with the IRS. LITCs can represent taxpayers in audits, appeals and tax collection disputes before the IRS and in court. In addition, LITCs can provide information about taxpayer rights and responsibilities in different languages for individuals who speak English as a second language. More Information: Share this tip on social media -- #IRSTaxTip: Understanding taxpayer rights: The right to retain representation. https://go.usa.gov/xerQx Thank you for subscribing to IRS Tax Tips, an IRS e-mail service. For more information on federal taxes please visit IRS.gov. This message was distributed automatically from the IRS Tax Tips mailing list. Please Do Not Reply To This Message. |