We have previously commented on changes at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Appeals Division, including: (1) the allowance of Appeals to invite representatives from the IRS Examination Division (Exam) and IRS Office of Chief Counsel to the Appeals conference, (2) the limitations on in-person conferences, and (3) the use of “virtual” conferences.

• IRS Extends Permanent Invitation to Exam to Attend Appeals Conferences
• Appeals Large Case Pilot Program Draws Criticism
• Virtual IRS Appeals – A New Frontier?
• More Changes to IRS Appeals, in Response to Taxpayer and Practitioner Concerns

IRS Appeals Chief Donna Hansberry discussed these changes at a recent tax law conference held by the Federal Bar Association. According to reports, Ms. Hansberry wants feedback from practitioners on the compliance attendance and virtual conferences. (more…)