The IRS Office of Appeals announced in News Release IR-2017-122 that will begin a pilot program using web-based conferencing software to offer a virtual conference option for taxpayers and representatives.  This option will be in addition to the current conferencing options.

Currently taxpayers and representatives can meet with an Appeals Officer:

• In person;
• By phone; or
• Through a video conference system located at a limited number of local IRS offices.

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In Revenue Procedure 2016-57 the IRS has announced a new fast-track mediation program for small businesses and self-employed individuals, replacing the Small Business/Self-Employed Division Appeals FTM program found in Revenue Procedure 2003-41).  The new program, the SB/SE fast-track mediation collection program (FTMC), replaces the old FTM program.

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