Professional Representation for Your IRS Tax Appeal
Disagree with an IRS audit, rejected settlement, or aggressive collection action?
A tax appeal allows you to challenge the decision before it becomes final.
At Bowes & Sullivan Tax Group, our team prepares and argues IRS appeals to correct unfair assessments, disputed audit findings, and collection actions that went too far.
When Do You Need to File an IRS Tax Appeal?
Not every IRS decision is the final word. If any of the situations below sounds familiar, an IRS tax appeal may be the step that protects your position.
- The IRS audit increased your taxes, and you believe the findings are wrong.
- Your Offer in Compromise was rejected, and the settlement did not reflect your financial reality.
- The IRS filed an IRS tax lien or issued an IRS tax levy, and you want to challenge the collection action.
- The IRS added penalties that you believe should not apply to your situation.
- The IRS denied a payment arrangement or made a collection decision that does not reflect your circumstances.
Navigating the IRS Appeals Process
When an IRS decision needs to be challenged, the appeals process must be handled carefully and within strict deadlines. Our role is to prepare your appeal, present the facts clearly, and represent your position during the review.
When the IRS files a lien or moves forward with a levy, we request a Collection Due Process hearing and present your case to the IRS Appeals Office. During the hearing, we challenge the collection action and argue for a more reasonable resolution based on your financial situation.
When the IRS rejects a payment arrangement or takes sudden collection action, we use the Collection Appeals Program to request a faster review of the decision. Our team prepares the appeal and communicates directly with the IRS to address the dispute before the situation escalates.
Why Hire Our Tax Appeal Attorneys?
IRS appeals require careful preparation and strong representation. Our firm is led by a former IRS agent and Certified Tax Resolution Specialist (CTRS), supported by a team with 150+ years of combined experience handling IRS tax audits, appeals, and tax disputes.
Our team handles several critical parts of the IRS appeals process, including:
Filing the Formal Written Protest
For many appeals, the IRS requires a formal written protest explaining why the determination should be reconsidered. Our team prepares the protest, organizes the supporting facts, and submits the appeal according to IRS requirements.
Arguing the “Hazards of Litigation”
Appeals Officers often consider how strong a case would be if it moved to Tax Court. We present the facts and arguments in a way that highlights where the IRS position may not hold.
Put Experienced Representation on Your Side
IRS appeals are not only about submitting paperwork. They require clear arguments, proper documentation, and communication with the IRS Appeals Office.
Our team prepares the appeal, organizes the supporting facts, and represents your position throughout the appeals review.
Frequently Asked Questions
The deadline depends on the IRS notice you receive. In many cases, taxpayers have about 30 days to request an appeal after the decision is issued. Some audit notices may allow up to 90 days. Because these deadlines are strict, reviewing the notice quickly and preparing the appeal on time is important.
Yes. If an IRS audit increases the amount of tax you owe and you believe the findings are incorrect, you may request an appeal. An appeal allows another IRS office to review the decision before it becomes final.
Our team reviews the audit findings, gathers supporting documents, and prepares the appeal so the IRS can reconsider the determination.
During an IRS appeal, your case is reviewed by the Independent Office of Appeals, which is separate from the examiner who handled the audit or collection action. Our team prepares the appeal documents, presents the facts clearly, and communicates with the Appeals Office throughout the review process.
In some situations, it can. For example, requesting a Collection Due Process hearing may pause collection actions such as levies while the case is being reviewed. The effect depends on the type of appeal and the stage of the case.
Taxpayers can request an appeal themselves. However, many choose professional representation because the process requires clear documentation, written arguments, and proper communication with the IRS.
Our firm prepares the appeal and represents your position during the review so the facts of your case are presented correctly.
Yes. When the IRS rejects an Offer in Compromise, taxpayers may request an appeal and ask the IRS to review the decision again.
Our team reviews the reason for the rejection and prepares the appeal so the IRS Appeals Office can reconsider the settlement request.
Secure Your Appeal Before Time Runs Out
Many IRS notices allow only a short window to request an appeal. Once that deadline passes, the IRS decision may become final and harder to challenge.
Have your case reviewed before the deadline expires so the right steps can be taken in time.
