Friday, September 17, 2010

IRS to Hold Open House

The IRS will host a special nationwide open house from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. local time in 100 offices across the country on Saturday, September 25, to help taxpayers, especially veterans and people with disabilities, solve tax problems and respond to IRS notices.

IRS staff will be available on site or by telephone to help taxpayers work through issues and leave with solutions.

At the September 25 open house, anyone who has a tax question or has received a notice can speak with an IRS employee to get an answer to their question or a clear explanation of what is necessary to satisfy the request. A taxpayer who cannot pay a balance due can find out whether an installment agreement is appropriate and, if so, fill out the paperwork right there. Assistance with offers-in-compromise will also be available. Likewise, a taxpayer struggling to complete a certain IRS form or schedule can work directly with IRS staff.

A listing of the open house locations is available on the IRS website.