We are blessed to live in the USA.  As Americans we enjoy many freedoms and protections.  The Taxpayer Bill of Rights is listed below:

The Right to Be Informed

Taxpayers are entitled to clear explanations of the laws and IRS procedures on all tax forms, instructions, publications, notices and correspondence.

Taxpayers have the right to know what they need to do to comply with tax laws.

Taxpayers have the right to be informed of IRS decisions about their tax accounts and to receive clear explanations of the outcomes.

The Right to Quality Service

Taxpayers have the right to receive prompt, courteous, and professional assistance in their dealings with the IRS.

Taxpayers have the right to receive clear and easily understandable communications from the IRS, and to speak to a supervisor about inadequate service.

Taxpayers have the right to be spoken to in a way they can easily understand.

The Right to Pay No More than the Correct Amount of Tax

Taxpayers have the right to pay only the amount of tax that is legally due, including interest and penalties.

Taxpayers have the right to have the IRS apply all tax payments properly.

The Right to Challenge the IRS’s Position and Be Heard

Taxpayers have the right to raise objections and provide additional documentation in response to formal IRS actions or proposed actions.

Taxpayers have the right to expect that the IRS will consider their objections and documentation promptly and fairly.

Taxpayers have the right to receive a response if the IRS does not agree with their position.

The Right to Appeal an IRS Decision in an Independent Forum

Taxpayers are entitled to a fair and impartial appeal of most IRS decisions, including many penalties.

Taxpayers have the right to receive a written response regarding the Office of Appeals’ decision.

Taxpayers generally have the right to take their cases to court.

The Right to Finality

Taxpayers have the right to know the maximum amount of time they have to challenge the IRS’s position.

Taxpayers have the right to know the maximum amount of time the IRS has to audit a particular tax year or collect a tax debt.

Taxpayers have the right to know when the IRS has finished an audit.

The Right to Privacy

Taxpayers have the right to expect that any IRS inquiry, examination, or enforcement action will comply with the law.

Taxpayers have the right to expect that IRS actions will be no more intrusive than necessary and will respect all due process rights, including search and seizure protections.

The Right to Confidentiality

Taxpayers have the right to expect that any information they provide to the IRS will not be disclosed unless authorized by the taxpayer or by law.

Taxpayers have the right to expect appropriate action will be taken against employees, return preparers, and others who wrongfully use or disclose taxpayer return information.

The Right to Retain Representation

Taxpayers have the right to retain an authorized representative of their choice to represent them in their dealings with the IRS.

Taxpayers have the right to seek assistance from a Low Income Taxpayer Clinic if they cannot afford representation.

The Right to a Fair and Just Tax System

Taxpayers have the right to expect the tax system to consider facts and circumstances that might affect their underlying liabilities, ability to pay, or ability to provide information timely.

Taxpayers have the right to receive assistance from the Taxpayer Advocate Service if they are experiencing financial difficulty or if the IRS has not resolved their tax issues properly and timely through its normal channels.