{"id":48059,"date":"2022-05-10T10:14:30","date_gmt":"2022-05-10T17:14:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=48059"},"modified":"2022-05-10T10:14:30","modified_gmt":"2022-05-10T17:14:30","slug":"face-to-face-irs-help-without-an-appointment-available-during-special-saturday-opening-on-may-14","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=48059","title":{"rendered":"Face-to-face IRS help without an appointment available during special Saturday opening on May 14"},"content":{"rendered":"

IR-2022-106, May 10, 2022,\u00a0WASHINGTON \u2014 Although filing season has come and gone, the Internal Revenue Service recognizes taxpayers still need assistance. To help taxpayers, the IRS today announced many Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TACs) around the country, including Puerto Rico, will be open and offering face-to-face help on Saturday, May 14.<\/a><\/p>\n

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This special Saturday help is available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and without an appointment. Normally, TACs are open by appointment only on weekdays.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe\u2019re offering Saturday office hours so people can get the help they need,\u201d said Taxpayer Experience Officer and IRS Wage & Investment Division Commissioner Ken Corbin. \u201cWe recognize and understand not everyone can get to an appointment during normal business hours.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The IRS.gov webpage, Contact your local office<\/a>, lists all TAC services offered during the event and regular office hours. Many have used a Saturday visit to ask about IRS identity protection services<\/a>, or to request Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs)<\/a>, refunds<\/a> and payment options<\/a>. Taxpayers can make payments by check or money order. The IRS will not accept cash during these events.<\/p>\n

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People can also ask about using the IRS\u2019s Tax Withholding Estimator<\/a>, reconciling the advance Child Tax Credit<\/a> or third-round of Economic Impact Payments<\/a>. They can inquire about a tax bill, an IRS audit or a TAC\u2019s other available services. If assistance is not available from IRS employees specializing in these services, individuals will receive a referral for them. Taxpayer Advocate Service employees may also be available to assist with issues that meet certain criteria.<\/p>\n

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Foreign language interpreters will be available. IRS staff will schedule appointments for a later date for deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals who need sign language interpreter services.<\/p>\n

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Before going to a TAC, Corbin encouraged everyone to visit IRS.gov<\/a> where they\u2019ll find many online resources that are safe, secure, convenient and explain how to prepare for a visit. This information is available in both English and Spanish.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe\u2019d like to help everyone get the most out of their time with us,\u201d he said. \u201cBecause appointments aren\u2019t necessary for these special Saturday hours, wait times can be longer than usual, so plan accordingly and come prepared.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Come prepared with paperwork<\/strong><\/p>\n

To arrive prepared, individuals should bring the following information:<\/p>\n

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