Taxpayer Rights. Do you know yours? In 2014, the IRS adopted a Taxpayer Bill of Rights as proposed by the former National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson. We are used to talking about rights in relation to civil and criminal law, but not that much when it comes to tax law. However, as taxpayers, we have rights and responsibilities. The Taxpayer Bill of Rights applies to all taxpayers in their dealings with the IRS. It groups the existing rights in the tax code into ten fundamental rights and makes them clear, understandable, and accessible. These rights are the following:
- The Right to Be Informed
- The Right to Quality Service
- The Right to Pay No More than the Correct Amount of Tax
- The Right to Challenge the IRS’s Position and Be Heard
- The Right to Appeal an IRS Decision in an Independent Forum
- The Right to Finality
- The Right to Privacy
- The Right to Confidentiality
- The Right to Retain Representation
- The Right to a Fair and Just Tax System
Taxpayer Rights Workshop
Do you want to learn about each of these rights? If yes, then we have the perfect opportunity: Migration Resource Center has a workshop dedicated to this topic! To learn more about taxpayers’ rights and responsibilities REGISTER for our upcoming tax workshop on Saturday, June 26, 2021, from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EST. This workshop will help you understand:
- What each taxpayer right means and covers
- How your taxpayer rights protect you from the IRS
- How to interact with the IRS
An informed taxpayer is an empowered taxpayer!
Migration Resource Center is a nonprofit providing immigration legal services, tax consulting, and tax preparation services for low-income individuals and businesses. In addition, we provide workshops on the Citizenship Interview and Test, Taxes, and Personal Finance. We offer workshops both online and in traditional classroom environments.