Appeals

Delaware and Pennsylvania Tax Appeals Lawyers

If you were charged with additional taxes by the IRS and don't agree with their findings, you have the right to appeal. At Gibson & Perkins, P.C., we work with clients who wish to appeal a tax assessment by the IRS.

Appealing an Audit

Tax appeals may be taken within the IRS itself, and then in the Tax Court or District Court. The IRS also has a special appeals process for cases where the amount in dispute is less than $25,000.

If you wish to appeal an IRS assessment, you may represent yourself or you may have an attorney or Certified Public Accountant represent you. In any case, it is important that the tax appeal be made in a timely manner and in the proper form to prevent you from losing your rights to the appeal.

You can appeal many IRS tax collection actions. There are various tax collection appeal procedures available, and at Gibson & Perkins, P.C., we have the experience to work with you through the entire appeals process, from the IRS to appellate court and criminal tax offenses.

You Have Rights

The IRS is required to notify you the first time a Notice of Federal Tax Lien is filed for each tax period. The IRS is also required to notify you the first time it intends to collect a tax liability, be it by taking away your property or levying your tax return.

At Gibson & Perkins, P.C., we protect your rights:

• You have the right to a hearing before the IRS Office of Appeals for collections actions.
• You have the right to a hearing the first time a Notice of Appeal is filed on a
  tax period.
• You have the right to a hearing before the IRS sends the first levy notice on property for the tax period.
• You have the right to a hearing when the IRS levies on your state tax refund.
• You have the right to a hearing when the IRS makes a jeopardy assessment.

Finally, if you have fully paid a tax or posted a bond for payment, the IRS must release any liens is has filed against your property.

To receive help dealing with the IRS, contact us at by calling 610-565-1708 to schedule your free initial consultation. Our office is open from 9-5, and we accept MasterCard, Visa and American Express.

Gibson & Perkins, P.C.

100 W. Sixth St.
Suite 204
Media, PA 19063

1326 King Street
Wilmington, DE 19899

Telephone: 610-565-1708 | Fax: 610-565-4358

Gibson & Perkins, P.C. has offices in Media, PA, and Wilmington, DE, and represents clients throughout the region, including the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area, Delaware County, Chester County, Montgomery County, Bucks County and Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; and in Delaware throughout Newcastle County.