IRS help and taxpayer tips
It’s the tax filing season and you must be busy filing out the paperwork…..
Well, just in case you’re not aware, I’d like to share it with you that the IRS has set a date, that is, March 15 when it intends to hold its Super Saturday. This is when the IRS employees will help prepare the basic 2008 tax returns for those who qualify for the income tax credit or those who earn less than $42000 a year.
It’s a free service and a much needed one at that especially in these times of economic crisis. Even if you’re unable to pay the tax bills, you’ll be allowed to visit the centers and discuss your chances of getting a payment plan to pay off your taxes.
What else you can get on Super Saturday…
Well as a taxpayer, you can expect to get copies of your tax returns and any kind of help with letters, levies on your wages or bank. You’ll find the IRS assistance offices from their official website (irs.gov) or, you may just call them at 800-906-9887 for the free assistance centers. The assistance centers will remain open from 9a.m to 2p.m.
Paperwork you may need for the service….
If you visit the centers, don’t forget to bring along with you all required documents such as:
- Proof of identification
- Last year’s tax return
- W-2 Form
- Account number for direct deposit
- Bank routing numbers
3 taxpayer tips to watch out for…
- Recovery rebate credit: If you have received less than the maximum or no Economic Stimulus payment last year, you are likely to qualify for the recovery rebate credit. But you need to provide the right details in order to claim the rebate in the form of a tax refund.
- Ignore unsolicited mails: It is better if you ignore unsolicited emails sent by anyone who claims to be associated from the IRS. It is unlikely that the IRS will contact anyone through email.
- Pay at least a part of your taxes if not in full: if you’re unable to pay your taxes in full, at least try paying a part of it. This is because the situation may get worse if you end up owing back taxes.