IRS Invites Public Input on Ways to Improve Dispute Resolution Programs.

The IRS is inviting public input on improvements to certain postfiling alternative dispute resolution (ADR) programs offered to taxpayers. ADR programs can be important tools for resolving tax disputes without litigation in a way that is fair and impartial to taxpayers and the government. Over the past two decades, the IRS has offered four principal post-filing ADR programs:

* Fast Track Settlement (FTS)

* Fast Track Mediation. Collection (FTMC)

* Rapid Appeals Process (RAP)

* Post Appeals Mediation (PAM)

Among other areas, the IRS welcomes thoughts on:

* Reasons taxpayers choose not to use these ADR programs Issues that are currently excluded from these ADR programs that should not be excluded.

* Suggestions for how best to educate taxpayers and representatives about these ADR programs.

* Experiences with the use of mediators from the IRS Independent...