You Have Rights!

In 2014, the Internal Revenue Service adopted a Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TBOR) that has become a cornerstone document to provide the nation's taxpayers a better understanding of their fundamental rights when dealing with the agency.

The TBOR takes the multiple existing rights embedded in the tax code and groups them into 10 categories, making them easier to find, understand and use.


What you can expect:

  • Certain notices must include the amount (if any) of the tax, interest, and certain penalties you owe and must explain why you owe these amounts.


  • When the IRS fully or partially disallows your claim for refund, it must explain the specific reasons why.


  • Help with Understanding Your IRS Notice or Letter is available online at


  • If the IRS proposes to assess tax against you, it must provide you in its initial letter, which allows for review by an independent Office of Appeals, an explanation of the entire process from examination (audit) through collection, and explain that the Taxpayer Advocate Service may be able to assist you.




  • You can access current and prior year IRS forms and publications at or have hard copies mailed by calling toll-free 800-829-3676.


  • IRS also uses several social media tools that provide helpful tax information to a broad audience, including Twitter, YouTube, Tumblr and the IRS2Go free mobile app.

If you have any questions, it is recommended that you consult a credible, licensed tax professional.


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