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Issue Number: Tax Tip 2025-34
*Mediation can help taxpayers resolve tax issues*
Mediation – also known as alternative dispute resolution – can help taxpayers resolve tax issues early and efficiently.
The process provides taxpayers a faster, more collaborative and cost-effective approach to case resolution. The traditional appeal process is still available for taxpayers who choose it.
Mediation might be right for a taxpayer if:
* The taxpayer wants to resolve the dispute at the earliest possible stage of their audit.
* The taxpayer doesn’t have many disputed issues.
* The taxpayer gave the IRS information to support their position.
* The IRS is still considering the taxpayer’s case and issues remain unresolved.
Mediation is:
* Voluntary for both parties.
* Nonbinding, meaning each party retains 100% control over whether to settle the case. No one can force either party to do something they don’t agree to do.
* Effective when both parties have a desire to resolve the disputed issue.
* A chance to avoid a lengthy appeal process or costly litigation.
Mediation is not:
* Required by either party.
* A replacement for the audit or collection process.
* A process in which the parties in the dispute offer arguments directly to the mediator hoping to “win.”
* Effective if either party believes the only way the dispute will get resolved is if the other party concedes or gives up on its position.
* A time to present new information or raise new issues.
* An opportunity to try and get a more favorable outcome or delay the examination or collection process.
Primary alternative dispute resolution programs:
* Fast Track Settlement – when the parties can choose to seek mediation for unresolved issues in the examination process.
* Post Appeals Mediation – when the parties can seek mediation for unresolved issues remaining at the conclusion of a traditional Appeals proceeding.
Mediation works best if taxpayers prepare for success [ [link removed] ]. Find out what to expect from the Independent Office of Appeals [ [link removed] ].
*More information*
* Appeals mediation - Alternative dispute resolution [ [link removed] ]
* Publication 4167, Appeals - Introduction to Alternative Dispute Resolution [ [link removed] ]
* IRS Independent Office of Appeals forms Alternative Dispute Resolution Program Management Office [ [link removed] ]
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