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You have the enforceable right to have IRS
employees explain and protect your rights as a taxpayer throughout your
contact with the IRS. |
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You have the enforceable right to have the IRS
protect your privacy and confidentiality--so that no information you
give to the IRS is disclosed. |
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You have the enforceable right to know why the
IRS is asking for information, and how the IRS will use that
information. |
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You have the enforceable right to know what the
IRS will do if you do not provide them with the requested information. |
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5.
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You have the enforceable right to demand
professional, respectful treatment from IRS employees. |
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6.
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You have the right to represent yourself before
the IRS. |
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7.
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You have the right to be represented by an
authorized party during any
IRS activity. |
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You have the right to make sound recordings of
any meeting with the IRS examination or collection personnel, provided
you tell the IRS in writing 10 days before the meeting. |
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You do not have to pay more than the correct
amount of tax due under the law. Moreover, you can force the IRS to
waive penalties when you can show you acted reasonably and in good
faith, or relied upon the incorrect advice of an IRS employee. |
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10.
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You have the right to appeal any IRS decision on
your tax liability and collection action. |
