The Internal Revenue Service or the IRS has announced that many Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TACs) will provide free face-to-face tax assistance (without an appointment) beginning at 9 a.m. on April 15. to 4 p.m. every second Saturday of February, March, April, and May. The first Saturday with special in-person TAC hours was Feb. 11.
In late June, the IRS started reopening its Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TACs) across the country. By next week, all the facilities should be open. (Photo courtesy National Taxpayer Advocate blog)
Normally only open on weekdays, the IRS is opening dozens of TACs across the United States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico to assist taxpayers this tax season. The IRS has confirmed that more than 40 TAC locations were open on February 11 and that 58 are set to open on March 11.
In a news release, acting IRS commissioner Doug O’Donnell said, “These Saturday openings are part of the extra steps the IRS is doing to make a difference for taxpayers.”. This filing season and beyond, these walk-in facilities are crucial, and funding from the Inflation Reduction Act is enabling us to hire more personnel across the country to better serve taxpayers. The public can access the services they require during these extended Saturday hours.
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The extra-long Saturday hours begin at 9 a.m. on March 11, April 8, and May 13. to 4 p.m. . There are. There are no….. (check state locations for each date here). All services generally given at an IRS office are available (except for making cash payments), including establishing an online account and acquiring an Identity Protection PIN.
A tax issue, a tax bill, or an IRS audit can all be asked for assistance. You will be given a recommendation for these services if an IRS employee who specializes in them is not readily accessible, according to the IRS.
Foreign language interpreters will be provided and the IRS will make appointments for a later date for deaf (or hard of hearing) individuals who need sign language interpreter services.
Be sure to arrive prepared. The IRS recommends that everyone bring the following information:
Current photo ID with a government stamp.
ITINs and/or Social Security cards for all household members, including the spouse and any dependents (if applicable).
Any letters and notices from the IRS, together with any relevant paperwork.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that many Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TACs) will offer free face-to-face help (without an appointment) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the second Saturday in February, March, April and May. The first Saturday with special in-person TAC hours occurred Saturday, Feb. 11. (Photo via https://www.nasdaq.com/)
You must provide two kinds of identification, together with a copy of your tax return for the relevant year if you filed one if you intend to use identity verification services.
The IRS personnel may also ask:
An active postal address.
Bank account details for direct deposit payments and refunds.
On a yearly basis the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) adjusts more than 60 tax provisions for inflation to prevent what is called “bracket creep.” Bracket creep occurs when people are pushed into higher income tax brackets or have reduced value from credits and deductions due to inflation, instead of any increase in real income. (Photo via https://taxfoundation.org/2023-tax-brackets/)
There are additional free tools available to assist you in preparing and filing your 2022 tax return, even though tax return preparation is not a usual function offered by IRS TACs.
You can use IRS Free File, which is available in both English and Spanish if your income in 2022 was $73,000 or less. Volunteer income tax assistance centers (VITAs) and tax counseling for the elderly (TCE) locations also offer free assistance. For 2022, the minimum income to qualify for VITA help is $60,000.
According to the IRS, not all TAC locations will offer tax return preparation services. For information on services offered at certain TACs, visit IRS.gov or get in touch with your neighborhood IRS office.
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