Q&A: Departing IRS Chief of Appeals shares insight with taxpayers

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Q&A: Departing IRS Chief of Appeals shares insight with taxpayers

Joe Dalton
September 08 2013
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IRS Chief of Appeals Sheldon Kay returned to private practice with Sutherland, Asbill & Brennan this month after two years with the tax authority. International Tax Review took the opportunity to catch up with Kay to discover the latest developments within the IRS Office of Appeals and to get some advice for taxpayers on resolving disputes more efficiently.

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