TAX NEWS - JUNE 2010

IRS tax help and open house - Saturday, June 5, 2010

by Andrew Chan, 03 June 2010 -- The April 15th tax filing deadline has come and gone, however, many taxpayers may still be dealing with extensions, tax notices, tax payments, and other tax related issues.

On Saturday, June 5, 2010, from 9:00am to 2:00pm, the IRS will be holding open houses at approximately 200 IRS offices around the country to help taxpayers answer questions, offer solutions, and assist taxpayers with their specific issues. There will be at least one IRS office open in each state. A list of the IRS offices open in each state can be found here (http://www.irs.gov/localcontacts/article/0,,id=220631,00.html).

According to the IRS, IRS locations will be equipped to handle issues involving notices and payments, return preparation, audits and a variety of other issues. In addition, someone who has received a notice seeking additional information can speak with an IRS employee to get a clear explanation of what is necessary to satisfy the request.

A taxpayer who cannot pay a tax balance due can discuss with an IRS professional whether an installment agreement is appropriate and, if so, fill out the paperwork then and there. Assistance with offers-in-compromise — an agreement between a taxpayer and the IRS that settles the taxpayer's debt for less than the full amount owed — will also be available. Likewise, a taxpayer struggling to complete a certain IRS form or schedule can work directly with IRS staff to get the job done.