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IRS Appeals – Collection Appeals Program (CAP)
Challenge IRS Collection Actions — Without a CDP Notice
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Challenge IRS Collection Actions — Without a CDP Notice
You need help with what cap can challenge
IRS filing of a Notice of Federal Tax Lien IRS levy on wages, bank accounts, or assets IRS seizure of property Rejection of an installment agreement request Termination of an existing installment agreement Rejection of a Direct Debit Installment Agreement I…
You need help with how to file a cap appeal
1 Identify the CAP-Eligible Action Confirm that the IRS collection action you want to challenge is CAP-eligible.
The work
What we do
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What CAP Can Challenge
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How to File a CAP Appeal
Identify the CAP-Eligible Action
Confirm that the IRS collection action you want to challenge is CAP-eligible. CAP does not apply to the underlying tax liability — only to the collection action itself.
Request a Conference with the IRS Collection Manager
Before escalating to Appeals, you must first request a conference with the IRS collection manager. This is a required step — contact the revenue officer or ACS employee and ask to speak with their manager. Many issues are resolved here without needing to file Form 9423.
File Form 9423 to Request an Appeals Hearing
If the manager conference does not resolve the issue, submit Form 9423 (Collection Appeal Request) — generally within 3 business days after the manager conference, or by the date in your notice. This is the official form that escalates your case to an independent IRS Appeals officer.
Present Your Position
Present your argument to the Appeals officer — why the collection action was improper, what collection alternatives exist, or why the agreement was improperly rejected or terminated.
Receive the Final Decision
The Appeals officer issues a final determination. Unlike CDP, CAP decisions cannot be appealed to Tax Court — make your case carefully and thoroughly.
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Emergency Relief
Related Appeals
Notices That May Trigger a CAP Appeal
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How it works
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Start with the facts
Tell us what is happening with irs appeals – collection appeals program (cap) and what decision or deadline is in front of you.
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Set a written scope
We confirm the records needed, responsibilities, timing and fee before engagement work begins.
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Complete the agreed work
Our team follows the scope and technical standards relevant to the work, keeping you informed as questions arise.
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Published pricing
Know the range before we begin.
These are the current published fees from our service catalog. We confirm final scope and any quoted add-ons in writing before work starts. The $97 Notice Review is credited toward the $497 Case Analysis. The $150 Transcript Pull is a separate service and is not credited. Fixed fees, confirmed in writing before work begins. Not a guarantee of any IRS outcome. We never charge a percentage of tax saved.
Free Notice Decoder / free path
Free
The free decoder explains your notice from its type and date. No documents are uploaded at the free step.
Notice Review
$97
Send us your IRS notice along with your own transcripts. We tell you what the notice is, what it means, and what the issues appear to be at a high level. This is information, not tax advice.
Transcript Pull
$150 per tax year
Don't have your transcripts, or can't get them? We pull them for you under Form 8821 and send them with written findings. Many clients use their transcripts to bring their filings up to date with their own tax preparer.
Case Analysis
$497
We pull your transcripts, analyze your whole situation, and give you a written do-it-yourself plan.
Representation
$1,000
Power of attorney (Form 2848) and we represent you before the IRS. Flat $1,000.
Resolution work
Fixed by work type and amount owed
Final scope depends on work type and amount owed.
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How is pricing determined?
Current catalog amounts and quote terms are listed in Published pricing above. We confirm the agreed work, responsibilities, and any quoted scope in writing before engagement.
What happens before irs appeals – collection appeals program (cap) work begins?
We discuss your goals and records, confirm the engagement scope and fee in writing, and identify deadlines before substantive work starts.
How do you determine the fee?
Current catalog amounts and quote terms are listed in Published pricing above. We confirm the agreed work, responsibilities, and any quoted scope in writing before engagement.
What records should I prepare?
The records depend on your situation. We provide a focused request list after confirming the work and reporting period.
Who performs and reviews the work?
Responsibilities are defined in the engagement terms and depend on the service selected.
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