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News EssentialsThe Newsroom TopicsIRS Resources | Issue Number: IR-2022-106Inside This IssueFace-to-face IRS help without an appointment available during special Saturday opening on May 14 WASHINGTON — 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. 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. "We're offering Saturday office hours so people can get the help they need," said Taxpayer Experience Officer and IRS Wage & Investment Division Commissioner Ken Corbin. "We recognize and understand not everyone can get to an appointment during normal business hours." The IRS.gov webpage, Contact your local office, 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, or to request Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs), refunds and payment options. Taxpayers can make payments by check or money order. The IRS will not accept cash during these events. People can also ask about using the IRS's Tax Withholding Estimator, reconciling the advance Child Tax Credit or third-round of Economic Impact Payments. They can inquire about a tax bill, an IRS audit or a TAC's 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. 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. Before going to a TAC, Corbin encouraged everyone to visit IRS.gov where they'll 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. "We'd like to help everyone get the most out of their time with us," he said. "Because appointments aren't necessary for these special Saturday hours, wait times can be longer than usual, so plan accordingly and come prepared." Come prepared with paperwork
During the visit, IRS staff may also request the following information:
The IRS follows Centers for Disease Control social distancing guidelines for COVID-19, and availability may change without notice. When required by CDC guidance, such as in high transmission counties, it's mandatory for people to wear face masks and social distance at these events. Free tax return services provided at Puerto Rico TAC Tax return preparation will not be available at any of the other event locations. However, some community partners are still providing free tax preparation services even though the filing season ended April 18. The VITA Locator Tool lists community partners that are still open. Anyone who still needs to file a 2021 federal tax return can use these free, safe and convenient resources:
More information:
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