Legal Definitions - taxpayers' bill of rights

The Taxpayers' Bill of Rights is a federal law that gives taxpayers certain rights when they interact with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). These rights include:

• The right to have representation
• The right to receive written notice of a levy 30 days before enforcement

For example, if a taxpayer is being audited by the IRS, they have the right to hire a tax professional to represent them during the audit. Additionally, if the IRS plans to seize a taxpayer's assets to pay off a tax debt, they must provide written notice of the levy at least 30 days before taking action.

The Taxpayers' Bill of Rights is designed to protect taxpayers from unfair treatment by the IRS and ensure that they are treated fairly and respectfully during all interactions with the agency.