{"id":2285,"date":"2018-01-13T09:48:55","date_gmt":"2018-01-13T15:48:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cookco.us\/news\/?p=2285"},"modified":"2018-01-27T12:50:46","modified_gmt":"2018-01-27T18:50:46","slug":"taxpayer-advocate-releases-2017-annual-report-to-congress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cookco.us\/news\/taxpayer-advocate-releases-2017-annual-report-to-congress\/","title":{"rendered":"Taxpayer Advocate Releases 2017 Annual Report to Congress"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Here a just a few of the common sense proposals included in the more than 1,000 pages of the report.<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov\/Media\/Default\/Documents\/2017-ARC\/ARC17_PurpleBook_03_ImproveAssmtCollect_a.pdf\">Strengthen Taxpayer Protections in the Filing of Federal Tax Liens<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov\/Media\/Default\/Documents\/2017-ARC\/ARC17_PurpleBook_03_ImproveAssmtCollect_b.pdf\">Codify the Rule That Taxpayers Can Request Equitable Relief Under Internal Revenue Code Section 6015(f) Any Time Before Expiration of the Period of Limitations on Collection<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov\/Media\/Default\/Documents\/2017-ARC\/ARC17_PurpleBook_03_ImproveAssmtCollect_c.pdf\">Authorize the IRS to Release Levies That Cause Economic Hardship for Business Taxpayers<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov\/Media\/Default\/Documents\/2017-ARC\/ARC17_PurpleBook_03_ImproveAssmtCollect_d.pdf\">Extend the Time Limit for Taxpayers to Sue for Damages for Improper Collection Actions<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov\/Media\/Default\/Documents\/2017-ARC\/ARC17_PurpleBook_03_ImproveAssmtCollect_e.pdf\">Protect Retirement Funds from IRS Levies in the Absence of &#8220;Flagrant Conduct&#8221; by a Taxpayer<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov\/Media\/Default\/Documents\/2017-ARC\/ARC17_PurpleBook_03_ImproveAssmtCollect_f.pdf\">Toll the Time Periods for Requesting the Return of Levy Proceeds While the Taxpayer or a Pertinent Third Party is Financially Disabled<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov\/Media\/Default\/Documents\/2017-ARC\/ARC17_PurpleBook_03_ImproveAssmtCollect_g.pdf\">Require the IRS to Waive User Fees for Taxpayers Who Enter into Low-Cost Installment Agreements and Evaluate the Potential Revenue and Compliance Costs of Future User Fee Increases<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov\/Media\/Default\/Documents\/2017-ARC\/ARC17_PurpleBook_03_ImproveAssmtCollect_h.pdf\">Hold Taxpayers Harmless When the IRS Returns Funds Levied from a Retirement Plan or Account<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov\/Media\/Default\/Documents\/2017-ARC\/ARC17_PurpleBook_03_ImproveAssmtCollect_i.pdf\">Modify the Requirement That the Office of Chief Counsel Review Certain Offers-in-Compromise<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov\/Media\/Default\/Documents\/2017-ARC\/ARC17_PurpleBook_03_ImproveAssmtCollect_j.pdf\">Continue to Limit the IRS&#8217;s Use of &#8220;Math Error Authority&#8221; to Clear-Cut Categories Specified by Statute<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov\/Media\/Default\/Documents\/2017-ARC\/ARC17_PurpleBook_03_ImproveAssmtCollect_k.pdf\">Amend IRC \u00a7 7524 to Require the IRS to Mail Notices at Least Quarterly to Taxpayers with Delinquent Tax Liabilities<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov\/Media\/Default\/Documents\/2017-ARC\/ARC17_PurpleBook_03_ImproveAssmtCollect_l.pdf\">Provide Additional Time for Taxpayers Outside the United States to Request Abatement of a Math Error Assessment Equal to the Time Extension Allowed in Responding to a Notice of Deficiency<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov\/Media\/Default\/Documents\/2017-ARC\/ARC17_PurpleBook_03_ImproveAssmtCollect_m.pdf\">Improve Offer in Compromise Program Accessibility by Repealing the Partial Payment Requirement<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov\/Media\/Default\/Documents\/2017-ARC\/ARC17_PurpleBook_03_ImproveAssmtCollect_n.pdf\">Amend IRC \u00a7 7403 to Provide Taxpayer Protections Before Lien Foreclosure Suits on Principal Residences<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov\/Media\/Default\/Documents\/2017-ARC\/ARC17_PurpleBook_03_ImproveAssmtCollect_o.pdf\">Amend IRC \u00a7\u00a7 6320 and 6330 to Provide Collection Due Process Rights to Third Parties Holding Legal Title to Property Subject to IRS Collection Actions<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov\/Media\/Default\/Documents\/2017-ARC\/ARC17_PurpleBook_03_ImproveAssmtCollect_p.pdf\">Clarify that Taxpayers May Raise Innocent Spouse Relief as a Defense in Collection Proceedings and in Bankruptcy Cases<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov\/Media\/Default\/Documents\/2017-ARC\/ARC17_PurpleBook_04_ReformPenInts_a.pdf\">Convert the Estimated Tax Penalty into an Interest Provision for Individuals, Trusts, and Estates<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov\/Media\/Default\/Documents\/2017-ARC\/ARC17_PurpleBook_04_ReformPenInts_b.pdf\">Apply One Interest Rate Per Estimated Tax Underpayment Period for Individuals, Estates, and Trusts<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov\/Media\/Default\/Documents\/2017-ARC\/ARC17_PurpleBook_04_ReformPenInts_c.pdf\">Reduce the Federal Tax Deposit Penalty Imposed on Certain Taxpayers Who Make Timely Tax Deposits<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov\/Media\/Default\/Documents\/2017-ARC\/ARC17_PurpleBook_04_ReformPenInts_d.pdf\">Authorize a Penalty for Tax Return Preparers Who Engage in Fraud or Misconduct By Altering a Taxpayer&#8217;s Tax Return<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov\/Media\/Default\/Documents\/2017-ARC\/ARC17_PurpleBook_04_ReformPenInts_e.pdf\">Require Written Managerial Approval Before Assessing the Accuracy-Related Penalty for &#8220;Negligence&#8221;<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov\/Media\/Default\/Documents\/2017-ARC\/ARC17_PurpleBook_04_ReformPenInts_f.pdf\">Compensate Taxpayers for &#8220;No Change&#8221; National Research Program Audits and Waive Assessment of Tax, Interest, and Penalties Resulting from Such Audits<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov\/Media\/Default\/Documents\/2017-ARC\/ARC17_PurpleBook_05_StrengthTPRappeals_a.pdf\">Require That At Least One Appeals Officer and One Settlement Officer Be Located and Permanently Available in Each State, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov\/Media\/Default\/Documents\/2017-ARC\/ARC17_PurpleBook_05_StrengthTPRappeals_b.pdf\">Require Taxpayers&#8217; Consent Before Allowing IRS Counsel or Compliance Personnel to Participate in Appeals Conferences<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here a just a few of the common sense proposals included in the more than 1,000 pages of the report. 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