[StBernard] IRS Gulf Coast Assistance Day Saturday, July 17 at office across from Superdome

Westley Annis Westley at da-parish.com
Fri Jul 16 09:12:27 EDT 2010


IRS offers Special Assistance Day on July 17 at office across from Superdome



The Internal Revenue Service is offering a Special Assistance Day on July 17 at Gulf Coast Offices for oil spill victims. The location in New Orleans is 1555 Poydras Street, Room 420, across from the Superdome. IRS officials will be available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

In addition to the Special Assistance Day, the IRS has issued a new telephone line for oil spill victims. Taxpayers and tax preparers will be able to work directly with IRS employees to resolve tax issues, including specific topics related to the oil spill.

The IRS Gulf Coast Assistance Day will happen in the following cities:

· Mobile, Ala.

· Panama City and Pensacola, Fla.

· New Orleans, Houma and Baton Rouge, La.

· Gulfport, Miss.



To locate a Taxpayer Assistance Center near you call: 1-800-906-9887

For Gulf Coast Assistance Day, local offices will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

✔ Owe taxes? Can’t pay? WE’LL HELP.

✔ Received an IRS notice? WE’LL ASSIST.

✔ Need tax returns filed? WE CAN DO IT.*

✔ Have questions about tax law? WE’LL ANSWER.

✔ Want to know about available IRS credits? WE’LL TELL YOU.

Individuals who have questions about the BP payments or who are experiencing filing or payment hardships because of the oil spill should contact the IRS at 866-562-5227. The special services phone line will operate weekdays from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. local time.

In certain cases, the IRS can assist oil spill victims by suspending collection and examination actions. Taxpayers who need this assistance must request it. Others may decide to continue making payments because interest will continue to accrue on outstanding balances, even if some penalties are abated.

In addition to postponing collection actions, the IRS continues to have a number of other ways to help taxpayers deal with oil spill issues or other economic hardships, including:

· Added flexibility for missed payments on installment agreements and offers in compromise for previously compliant individuals.

· Consideration of a taxpayer’s current income and potential for future income when negotiating an offer in compromise.

· Accelerated levy releases.

· Assistance of the Taxpayer Advocate Service <http://www.irs.gov/advocate/index.html> for those experiencing economic harm and seeking help resolving tax problems that have not been resolved through normal channels.



Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service personnel will be standing by and ready to help. For information, visit www.irs.gov <http://www.irs.gov> .



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