IRS Appeals Chief Shares Game Plan Given Staffing Cuts

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IRS Appeals Chief Shares Game Plan Given Staffing Cuts

May 01, 2025

United States
United States
United States
Thomson Reuters

Eversheds Sutherland Associate Kristen Martin is quoted in this Thomson Reuters article covering IRS Appeals Chief Liz Askey’s efforts to reduce case cycle times despite staffing losses and a hiring freeze.

In the article, Kristen discusses concerns over the IRS Appeals Office’s shift toward virtual settlement conferences, emphasizing that clients value the opportunity to be heard in person.

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