The IRS just made it harder to appeal a tax dispute

The IRS has issued new rules for how taxpayers can appeal a tax dispute. These rules limit who can appeal and when, making the process less available than before.

The IRS Independent Office of Appeals is supposed to be a neutral place for taxpayers to resolve disagreements without going to court. These new rules mean fewer taxpayers will get that chance. It shifts more power to the initial IRS decision-makers and could push more disputes into the legal system.