Taxpayer Bill of Rights

That’s right – as taxpayers, we have a “Taxpayer Bill of Rights”. We consider the Taxpayer Bill of Rights so important we included the list on this page. Follow the link above for more information on your rights as a taxpayer. Each and every taxpayer has a set of fundamental rights they should be aware of when dealing with the IRS. Explore your rights and our obligations to protect them.

Your Right to Retain Representation

Every Taxpayer has the right to retain an authorized representative of their own choosing to represent them with their issue(s) before the IRS. The Primary professional designations are any attorney, CPA, enrolled agent, enrolled actuary, or any other person permitted to represent a taxpayer before the IRS who is not disbarred or suspended from practice before the IRS. The qualified person(s) will submit a written power of attorney to represent a taxpayer before the IRS. When you select a qualified person such as an attorney, certified public accountant or enrolled agent to represent you in an interview with the IRS you do not have to attend with your representative.