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It’s summer, so most of us are thinking about anything but taxes. But most isn’t all, and some folks are struggling with federal tax issues.
These taxpayers might be able to resolve their issues during a face-to-face visit with an Internal Revenue Service representative.
That’s a possible solution for those who live near a Taxpayer Assistance Center (TAC) that will be open this Saturday, June 27.
That day, certain TACS in multiple states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico will offer many of their regular services. Participating offices will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Finding your TAC: If you want TAC help with a tax matter start with a visit to IRS.gov/SaturdayHours.
That special IRS web page will tell you which TACs will be open on June 27, the sixth and final special Saturday opening this year.
The Austin office is the one I would go to for help. Lucky for me and my neighbors, it’s open during all the special Saturday sessions. So are Texas TACs in Dallas, El Paso, one in Houston, and the San Antonio office, as shown in the screenshot below that I highlighted with red arrows.
But that’s just Texas. So double check your location’s availability.
You also can get more specifics on your local TAC by using the IRS’ online Taxpayer Assistance Center Office Locator.
Make an appointment: The agency says the Saturday openings have been very popular. During the previous special weekend events held across the country earlier this year, TAC agents helped more than 13,000 taxpayers who showed up to get in-person tax assistance.
That’s why the IRS urges those planning to visit their local TAC this Saturday to make an appointment, and to do so quickly. As the prior events’ popularity shows, demand is high and appointments fill up fast.
Arranging a specific TAC meeting time will ensure you get to talk with an IRS agent on this final TAC Saturday.
TAC services available: During the Saturday session, IRS representatives at TACs will offer most of their typical services, except for making cash tax payments.
This includes help —
- Tracking a tax refund;
- Getting transcripts and forms;
- Dealing with tax identity theft;
- Setting up an online taxpayer account;
- Making tax payments by methods other than cash; and
- Renewing an Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN).
IRS.gov’s special Saturday TAC openings page has more on the services provided at TACs. It also has information on how to prepare for your TAC meeting, be it on Saturday, June 27, or during the offices’ regular hours.
You also might find these items of interest:
- Don’t depend on internet searches to find IRS TAC info
- Free File is available for eligible taxpayers through Oct. 15’s extension deadline
- IRS’ online options, like an individual account, can help you avoid tax-help phone delays
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