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Form 13711: Request for Appeal of Offer in Compromise
Internal Revenue Service Form 13711 is the Request for Appeal of Offer in Compromise. It lets a taxpayer who received a rejection letter dispute specific items, attach supporting documents, and must be signed and dated.
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IRS Form 13711 - Request for Appeal of Offer in Compromise
Internal Revenue Service Form 13711 is the Request for Appeal of Offer in Compromise. It lets a taxpayer who received a rejection letter dispute specific items, attach supporting documents, and must be signed and dated.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Failing to sign and date the form invalidates the appeal.
- 2Leaving the taxpayer signature line blank.
- 3Omitting the date of signature on the taxpayer certification.
- 4Not attaching a copy of the rejection letter.
- 5Failing to attach Form 2848 for the authorized representative.
Plain English
Form 13711 lets a taxpayer who was denied an Offer in Compromise ask the IRS to review the decision. The taxpayer lists the items they disagree with, explains why, and sends any proof. The form must be signed and dated before mailing.
Submission Date
- Filing date: 2020-05-13 22:10:33
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use this form when you received a rejection letter for an Offer in Compromise and want to dispute specific items.
- Do not use it when you are not disputing any specific item shown on the Income and Expense Table or Assets and Equity table.
- Check Form 2848 instead when you need to authorize a representative to act on your behalf.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Disagree with the rejection but need a representative's authority
Authorizes the representative to act for you
✓ Verify the representative has signed Form 2848 before attaching
Require extra space for additional disagreed items beyond the eight lines on page 2
Allows extra pages to be attached for more entries
✓ Clearly label each extra page and reference the issue it addresses
Provide detailed explanation of economic hardship or effective tax administration
Attach supporting documentation explaining hardship
✓ Ensure the explanation is specific and tied to the disagreed item
Deadline or filing window
Not stated in the official source.
Checklist
What you need before filling it out
Taxpayer name and TIN
Personal identification (Social Security card or ITIN) · Tax return or IRS notice
Disagreed item description
Brief statement of why you disagree · Rejection letter or financial records
Supporting documentation
Copies of statements, appraisals, hardship evidence · Financial records, medical bills, etc.
Authorized representative info
Completed Form 2848 (Power of Attorney) · Form 2848 filing
Signature of taxpayer
Handwritten signature on certification block · The form itself
Before you submit
- 1Verify the form revision date reads 12/2017.
- 2Enter the taxpayer name exactly as shown on the rejection letter.
- 3Provide the correct Taxpayer Identification Number.
- 4List the tax form number and the period(s) ended.
- 5Identify each disagreed item on the Income and Expense Table or Assets and Equity table.
- 6Attach a brief statement for each disagreed item in the provided space.
- 7Include supporting documentation for every disagreement.
- 8Attach a copy of the rejection letter if you have one.
- 9Sign and date the taxpayer certification section.
- 10If using a representative, attach Form 2848 and sign the representative certification.
- 11Sign and date the authorized representative section.
- 12Ensure all additional pages are labeled and attached.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all required fields on Form 13711.
- 2Attach supporting documents and the copy of the rejection letter.
- 3Sign and date the taxpayer and authorized representative certifications.
- 4Mail the signed form and attachments to the IRS address indicated in the instructions.
- 5Retain a complete copy of the mailed package as proof of filing.
Known limitations
- 1You must verify the form’s revision date reads 12/2017 on the header, because later editions may contain updated instructions or fields.
- 2You cannot rely on a fee amount, as the official source does not state any filing fee for Form 13711.
- 3You should locate the correct mailing address elsewhere, because the official source does not provide a destination for submitting Form 13711.
- 4You need to confirm both taxpayer and representative signatures are present and dated, as the source only reminds you to check them.
- 5You should expect future revisions to modify line items or add new requirements, so re‑check the IRS website before final submission.
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General Info
2 items
Full legal name and taxpayer identification number (SSN or EIN).
Current mailing address.
Details
2 items
Complete all applicable sections of this form according to the official IRS instructions.
Enter the relevant dollar amount if this form involves tax calculation.
Certification
1 items
Read and acknowledge any certifications required by this form.
Signatures
1 items
Sign and date. Unsigned forms cannot be processed.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form 13711 (Request for Appeal of Offer in Compromise) is revised December 2017 (Rev. 12-2017); the source does not reference a separate latest‑information page or any changes since that revision.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date — confirm the revision date reads 12/2017 on the form header
- Fee — Not stated in the official source
- Mailing address — Not stated in the official source
- Signature — confirm both taxpayer and authorized representative signatures are present and dated
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After you file
- 1Keep a complete copy of the filed Form 13711 and all attachments.
- 2Store the copy for at least five years.
- 3Watch for a written response from the IRS regarding your appeal.
- 4If the IRS requests additional information, provide it promptly.
- 5If an error is discovered, submit a corrected Form 13711 with a cover letter.
- 6Retain any mailing receipts or tracking numbers as proof of submission.
Sources
- SRCForm p.1 — revision date listed as Rev. 12-2017 (December 2017).
- SRCForm p.1 — requirement to sign and date the form appears in the certification statements.
- SRCForm p.1 — instruction to attach a copy of the rejection letter if possible.
- SRCForm p.1 — mention of attaching a completed Form 2848 for the authorized representative.
- SRCForm p.1 — guidance to identify specific disagreed items and provide brief statements.
- SRCForm p.2 — provides eight lines for disagreed items and allows additional pages.
- SRCForm p.1 — fields for taxpayer name, TIN, mailing address, phone, tax form number, and period(s) ended are listed.
Common confusion points
Do I need to fill out the authorized representative section if I have no representative?
The form includes a representative section, but it is optional when no representative is used.
→ Leave the representative fields blank and do not attach Form 2848.
Can I list more than eight disagreed items?
Page 2 provides eight lines, but the instructions allow extra pages for additional entries.
→ Use additional pages and label each new item clearly.
Do I have to attach the rejection letter?
The instructions say attach the letter if possible, but it is not mandatory.
→ Include the letter if you have a copy; otherwise note its absence in your explanation.
What if my disagreement is about economic hardship?
The form asks for an explanation with documentation for hardship.
→ Provide a detailed statement and attach supporting hardship documents.
Should I sign the form twice?
Both the taxpayer certification and the authorized representative certification require signatures.
→ Ensure each required signature is present and dated.
Where do I mail the form?
The source does not provide a specific mailing address.
→ Verify the correct IRS address on the official website before sending.
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⚠ If something goes wrong
- Form 2848 – submit a new power of attorney if the representative changes.
Questions about IRS Form 13711
What is IRS Form 13711 used for?
Form 13711 lets a taxpayer who was denied an Offer in Compromise ask the IRS to review the decision. The taxpayer lists the items they disagree with, explains why, and sends any proof. The form must be signed and dated before mailing.
Who must file IRS Form 13711?
The taxpayer who received a rejection of an Offer in Compromise must file IRS Form 13711.
What information does IRS Form 13711 require?
The form collects the taxpayer’s name, identification number, mailing address, phone number, tax form number, tax period(s) ended, authorized representative’s name and contact information, and each disagreed item with a reason and supporting documentation.
How do I complete IRS Form 13711?
Enter the required taxpayer and representative information in the spaces provided on page 1. List each disagreed item and its reason on the designated lines, attaching supporting documents. Attach a copy of the rejection letter and, if applicable, Form 2848 for the representative. Sign and date the form in the taxpayer certification section and, if a representative is used, also sign the representative certification.
What happens if IRS Form 13711 is filed incorrectly?
Providing false information can lead to penalties under the perjury provisions of the Internal Revenue Code.
Do I need to fill out the authorized representative section if I have no representative?
The form includes a representative section, but it is optional when no representative is used. Leave the representative fields blank and do not attach Form 2848.
Can I list more than eight disagreed items?
Page 2 provides eight lines, but the instructions allow extra pages for additional entries. Use additional pages and label each new item clearly.
Do I have to attach the rejection letter?
The instructions say attach the letter if possible, but it is not mandatory. Include the letter if you have a copy; otherwise note its absence in your explanation.
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