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Taxpayer Rights
Taxpayers have the right to know what they need to do to comply with the tax laws. They are entitled to clear explanations of the laws and IRS procedures in all tax forms, instructions, publications, notices, and correspondence. They have the right to be informed of IRS decisions about their tax accounts and to receive clear explanations of the outcomes.
Taxpayers have the right to receive prompt, courteous, and professional assistance in their dealings with the IRS, to be spoken to in a way they can easily understand, to receive clear and easily understandable communications from the IRS, and to speak to a supervisor about inadequate service.
Taxpayers have the right to know the maximum amount of time they have to challenge the IRS’s position as well as the maximum amount of time the IRS has to audit a particular tax year or collect a tax debt. Taxpayers have the right to know when the IRS has finished an audit.
Taxpayers have the right to expect that any IRS inquiry, examination, or enforcement action will comply with the law and be no more intrusive than necessary, and will respect all due process rights, including search and seizure protections, and will provide, where applicable, a collection due process.
Taxpayers have the right to pay only the amount of tax legally due, including interest and penalties, and to have the IRS apply all tax payments properly.
Taxpayers have the right to know what they need to do to comply with the tax laws. They are entitled to clear explanations of the laws and IRS procedures in all tax forms, instructions, publications, notices, and correspondence. They have the right to be informed of IRS decisions about their tax accounts and to receive clear explanations of the outcomes.
Taxpayers have the right to raise objections and provide additional documentation in response to formal IRS actions or proposed actions, to expect that the IRS will consider their timely objections and documentation promptly and fairly, and to receive a response if the IRS does not agree with their position.
Taxpayers are entitled to a fair and impartial administrative appeal of most IRS decisions, including many penalties, and have the right to receive a written response regarding the Office of Appeals’ decision. Taxpayers generally have the right to take their cases to court.
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.
Taxpayers have the right to expect the tax system to consider facts and circumstances that might affect their underlying liabilities, ability to pay, or ability to provide information timely. Taxpayers have the right to receive assistance from the Taxpayer Advocate Service if they are experiencing financial difficulty or if the IRS has not resolved their tax issues properly and timely through its normal channels.
Tax Appointment Preparation Checklist
▪ Last year’s income tax if you are a new client
▪ Name, address, Social Security number, and Date of Birth for yourself, spouse, and dependents
▪ Dependent Provider, Name, Address, Tax ID, and S.S.N.
▪ Banking information if Direct Deposit Required
▪ Wages and/or Unemployment
▪ Interest and/or Dividend Income
▪ State/Local income tax refund
▪ Social Assistance Income
▪ Pension/Annuity/Stock or Bond Sales
▪ Contract/Partnership/Trust/Estate Income
▪ Gambling/Lottery Winnings and Losses/Prizes/Bonus
▪ Alimony Income
▪ Rental Income
▪ Self-Employment/Tips
▪ Foreign Income
▪ Dependent Care Costs
▪ Education/Tuition Costs/Materials Purchased
▪ Medical/Dental
▪ Mortgage/Home Equity Loan Interest/Mortgage Insurance
▪ Employment-Related Expenses
▪ Gambling/Lottery Expenses
▪ Tax Return Preparation Expenses
▪ Investment Expenses
▪ Real Estate Taxes
▪ Estimated Tax Payments to Federal and State Government and Dates Paid
▪ Home Property Taxes
▪ Charitable Contributions Cash/Non-Cash
▪ Purchase qualifying for Residential Energy Credit
▪ IRA Contributions/Retirement Contributions
▪ Home Purchase/Moving Expenses
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IRS Publications
The IRS uses Adobe Acrobat PDF files as a means to distribute publications and other information. PDF files are provided for all IRS published products. To download and print a PDF file, you will need to have the Adobe Acrobat Reader software installed. You can download the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader free from here.(https://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions)
Call Focus Tax Resolutions for more information. Click here (https://www.irs.gov/forms-instructions-and-publications)to view the latest versions of IRS forms, instructions, and publications.
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Contacts
Phone
Main: (425) 330-1343
Fax: (425) 341-9880
Address
4208 198th St SW,
Lynwood WA 98036
Working Hours
Mon-Fri: 10am-7pm | Sat-Sun: Closed
During Tax Season, Sat & Sun: 10am-4pm
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