What is My ‘Right to Privacy?’

Much like the American Constitution’s Bill of Rights, the Taxpayer Bill of Rights also ensures that all processes must come through in a respectful and private manner. Taxpayers have a right to expect that any IRS investigation, examination, or enforcement action will be legal, will respect all due process rights, including protections against search and seizure, and will, if necessary, provide a collection due process hearing.

What to Expect

1. The IRS is only permitted to levy (seize) a certain portion of your wages in order to recover the taxes you owe. Your wages are shielded from levy to a certain extent. The protected amount equates to the standard deduction, as well as any personal deductions as a result of exemptions.
2. Personal belongings, including vital school supplies, clothing, undelivered mail, and particular amounts of furniture and domestic goods, cannot be seized by the IRS. Additionally, the IRS cannot seize your primary residence without a court order. It must also demonstrate that there is no feasible alternative to obtaining payment from you for the tax burden.
3. If there is no convincing evidence that you have undisclosed income, the IRS ought to steer clear from seeking intrusive and unnecessary information about your lifestyle during an audit.

There is so much more to know and expect about what the IRS is legally allowed (and/or not allowed) to do. Most taxpayers turn to the help of a professional to discuss these investigations and other procedures. Call 888-708-2872 to set up a FREE consultation with us now.