IC 6-8.1-3-8.5: Taxpayer hearings

Sec. 8.5. (a) This section applies to a hearing conducted by the department under this article.

(b) A hearing shall be conducted at a time and a location that is reasonable and convenient to the taxpayer whenever possible.

(c) The department shall notify the taxpayer before the hearing that the taxpayer is entitled to:

(1) have a representative qualified under section 8 of this chapter present at the hearing; and

(2) record the hearing.

(d) The department may not record a hearing unless the department notifies the taxpayer before the hearing begins that the department:

(1) intends to record the hearing; and

(2) will provide a copy of the recording to the taxpayer.