If you’re appealing an IRS decision, you 
can communicate directly with us through   Secure messaging. First, head to 
irs.gov/appeals to get started. IRS Secure Messaging works like 
other web-based email services.   You and your authorized representative, if 
you have one, can send and receive messages   Quickly and easily with the IRS. You can also 
send digital documents related to your appeal. It’s safe. It’s secure. It’s free and convenient. 
There’s no need to spend time on the phone,   Send paper letters through the mail, or use a fax 
machine – you can connect anytime from anywhere. Once you receive an invitation 
in your initial Appeals letter,   You can start using secure messaging. The letter 
will have your Appeals Representative’s contact   Information, their secure messaging 
ID, and instructions for signing up. After signing up for IRS secure messaging 
with Appeals, you’ll receive a notification   By email or text message whenever 
you have a message waiting for you. Once invited by an Appeals Representative to   Use IRS Secure Messaging, visit 
irs.gov/connect to get started.