IRS Tax Tip 2026-41: A more detailed look at what the right to be informed means

IRS Tax Tips May 19, 2026 Issue Number: Tax Tip 2026-41 A more detailed look at what the right to be informed means All taxpayers have the right to know what they need to do to comply with tax laws. This is one part of the Right to be Informed, one of the 10 fundamental rights that make up the IRS Taxpayer Bill of Rights. The right to be informed means taxpayers have the right to: Know and understand what they need to do to comply with the tax laws Have clear explanations of the laws and IRS procedures in all forms, instructions, publications, notices and correspondence Be informed of IRS decisions about their tax accounts Receive clear explanations of the outcomes of IRS decisions To make sure taxpayers are informed, the IRS will: Include within certain notices any amount of tax, interest and certain penalties the taxpayer owes Explain why the taxpayer owes any balance due Explain the specific reasons why a refund claim was denied Post information on IRS.gov to help taxpayers understand their IRS notice or letter Send a letter when the agency makes an assessment. That letter must include: Information on how the taxpayer can appeal the decision An explanation of the entire process from audit through collection Details on how the Taxpayer Advocate Service can help Send an annual statement to taxpayers who enter into a payment plan, also known as an installment agreement. The statement will include how much the taxpayer: Owes at the beginning of the year Paid during the year Still owes at the end of the year Make forms and publications available on IRS.gov. Use social media to provide helpful tax information to a wide audience of taxpayers. Subscribe to IRS Tax Tips Back to top           Thank you for subscribing to IRS Tax Tips, an IRS e-mail service. For more information on federal taxes please visit IRS.gov. RECEIVE TEXT MESSAGES FROM THE IRS! Did you know you can now receive IRS bulletins directly on your mobile phone? Stay informed wherever you are with convenient text message updates. Some IRS topics like IRS Newswire and QuickAlerts are available for text subscription, giving you faster access to important information through a new, easy-to-use communication channel. Additional topics will be added throughout the year, expanding the information you can receive by text. Opt-in today to start receiving IRS text message bulletins and stay connected on the go. This message was distributed automatically from the IRS Tax Tips mailing list. Please Do Not Reply To This Message. Useful Links: IRS.gov Help For Hurricane Victims News Essentials What's Hot News Releases IRS - The Basics IRS Guidance Media Contacts Facts & Figures Around The Nation e-News Subscriptions The Newsroom Topics Multimedia Center Noticias en Español Radio PSAs Tax Scams/Consumer Alerts The Tax Gap Fact Sheets IRS Tax Tips Armed Forces Latest News IRS Resources Contact Your Local IRS Office Filing Your Taxes Forms & Instructions Frequently Asked Questions Taxpayer Advocate Service Where to File IRS Social Media

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