Even ADR Must Pay Its Dues: An Analysis of the Evolution of the Internal Revenue Service's ADR Programs and Where They Still Need to Grow

Authors

Stephen Folan

Document Type

Comment

Abstract

The article offers information on the evolution, development and effectiveness of the alternative dispute resolution (ADR) programs in the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) appeals system. It analyzes the history of the IRS's post-appeal mediation and arbitration systems and advocates adoption of its contemporary commercial arbitration principles to increase the ADR program's desirability for both the taxpayers and the IRS. It proposes cost-effective measures for dispute resolution processes.

Recommended Citation

Stephen Folan, Even ADR Must Pay Its Dues: An Analysis of the Evolution of the Internal Revenue Service's ADR Programs and Where They Still Need to Grow, 13 Pepp. Disp. Resol. L.J. Iss. 2 (2013)
Available at: https://digitalcommons.pepperdine.edu/drlj/vol13/iss2/3