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What is the Form 12203?
Form 12203 is the IRS Request for Appeals Review, used by taxpayers to formally ask the IRS Independent Office of Appeals to reconsider certain proposed tax adjustments. It is typically used for smaller disputes in response to an IRS letter.
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Common questions
Who uses Form 12203 instead of a formal written protest?
Form 12203 is generally for taxpayers disputing smaller proposed amounts who want to request an Appeals review without writing a full formal protest letter. You list the items you disagree with and explain why. Check the IRS letter you received for the threshold and the response deadline that apply to your case.
Is filling out the Form 12203 here free?
Filling it in is free, with no signup and no watermark. Downloading the completed form is a one-time $1.97 — not a subscription, and refundable for 7 days.
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Is this the official form?
Yes. This is the official, current Form 12203 published by the U.S. government, which is public domain. You fill the genuine document.
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