Appeals: 30-Day Letter, 90-Day Letter, and Settlement Process
Free IRS Enrolled Agent SEE Part 3 (Representation, Practices and Procedures) lesson in Specific Areas of Representation. 18 min read, ~2,675 words.
30-day letter (Letter 525/950): transmits the Revenue Agent's Report; taxpayer has 30 days to agree, pay, or request Appeals. Formal written protest required if disputed amount per tax period exceeds \$25,000; small case request (Form 12203) if \$25,000 or less. Appeals is independent of Examination; settles on hazards-of-litigation basis, an...
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