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IRS Ends Surprise Visits to Taxpayers: What You Need to Know

Writer's picture: Lenard de Guzman, EA, NPTILenard de Guzman, EA, NPTI

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has recently announced a major policy change that will end most unannounced visits to taxpayers' homes and businesses

This change is part of a larger transformation effort aimed at improving the agency's operations. The IRS has cited safety concerns as the primary reason for this change, as the number of threats against its employees has been increasing. The agency has also stated that this change is expected to reduce confusion and enhance safety for both taxpayers and IRS employees.Here's what taxpayers can expect from this policy change:

  • The IRS will no longer make unannounced visits to taxpayers' homes and businesses, except in extremely limited situations.

  • Instead of unannounced visits, the IRS will send appointment letters to taxpayers to schedule meetings with revenue officers.

  • The appointment letter, known as a 725-B, will provide taxpayers with the name and contact information of the revenue officer, as well as the reason for the visit5.

  • Taxpayers can verify the identity of the revenue officer by asking for their official credentials, which include a serial number and photo identification.

  • The IRS has also reminded taxpayers that they have the right to refuse entry to their home or business if they do not feel comfortable with the visit.

The IRS's decision to end unannounced visits to taxpayers' homes and businesses is a major policy change aimed at enhancing safety and reducing confusion. Taxpayers can expect to receive appointment letters from the IRS to schedule meetings with revenue officers, and they have the right to verify the identity of the revenue officer and refuse entry if they do not feel comfortable with the visit. This change is part of a larger transformation effort by the IRS to improve its operations and better serve taxpayers.

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