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Published:   |   Last Updated: October 18, 2024

Advocate for improvements and increased independence within the Independent Office of Appeals

Objective 15

Background

This objective carried over from Fiscal Year 2024.

Highlights

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Status

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Expected Completion Date

09/30/2025

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Activities

Activity 1: TAS-Appeals liaisons will hold a meeting with Appeals to advocate for providing taxpayers with the ACMs whenever they are drafted and inviting taxpayers to post-settlement conferences, even if in the capacity of an observer.

Activity 2: TAS-Appeals liaisons will hold a meeting with Appeals to reiterate to Appeals the negative impact on independence of including Counsel and Compliance in Appeals conferences without taxpayer consent.

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Actions Completed

1st Quarter

Quarterly update on the identified activities

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Next Steps

Projected next actions