What you need to know
- The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced special hours for 4 Saturdays at specific Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TAC) throughout the country, including the tri-state area. This is part of the agency’s effort to improve service during tax season.
- Taxpayers will be able to go to these centers without the need for an appointment. Here you can receive help in person with IRS personnel. Typically, these centers are not open on Saturdays and people must make an appointment to receive services.
- Note: Although tax return preparation is not a service offered at IRS TACs during regular or Saturday hours, information will be shared on how to obtain free tax preparation services locally.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced special hours for 4 Saturdays at specific Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TAC) throughout the country, including the tri-state area. This is part of the agency’s effort to improve service during tax season.
Taxpayers will be able to go to these centers without the need for an appointment. Here you can receive help in person with IRS personnel. Typically, these centers are not open on Saturdays and people must make an appointment to receive services.
Special Saturday openings will take place from 9am to 4pm on February 24, March 16, April 13 and May 18. Offices in dozens of states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico will be open during this special four-month period.
Currently, more than 50 locations are planned to open on February 24 and more than 70 offices are scheduled for the March 16 event. The IRS encourages taxpayers to visit special Saturday hours for participating TAC locations.
“We are very focused on providing the best possible service to taxpayers. These Saturday hours are designed to help those with busy weekday work schedules get the help they need at a time that is more convenient for them,” said IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel. “Funding from the Inflation Reduction Act has allowed us to expand our services, tools and resources for working taxpayers, including these special Saturday openings.”
Note: Although tax return preparation is not a service offered at IRS TACs during regular or Saturday hours, information will be shared on how to obtain free tax preparation services locally.
Here we answer questions about the special hours and the centers that will provide service in the tri-state area.
What centers will be open in our area on the next two dates?
NOTE: All centers will have the same opening hours to offer in-person help without the need for an appointment. (from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m)
SATURDAY, February 24
- NY
- 999 Stewart Ave., Bethpage, NY 11714
- 57-07 Junction Blvd., Elmhurst, NY 11373
- 290 Broadway, New York, NY 10007
- Connecticut
- 135 High St., Hartford, CT 06103
- New Jersey
- 100 Dey Place, Edison, NJ 08817
SATURDAY, MARCH 16
- NY
- 1200 Waters Place, Bronx, NY 10461
- 420 Albee Square West, Brooklyn, NY 11201
- 130 South Elmwood Ave., Buffalo NY 14202
- 57-07 Junction Blvd., Elmhurst, NY 11373
- 1180 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge, NY 11788
- 290 Broadway, New York, NY 10007
- 2116 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd., New York (Harlem), NY 10027
- New Jersey
- 51 Haddonfield Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
- 200 Federal Plaza, Paterson, NJ 07505
- Connecticut
- 150 Court St., New Haven, CT 06510
SATURDAY, APRIL 13
- Connecticut
- 135 High St., Hartford, CT 06103
- 150 Court St., New Haven, CT 06510
- 193 Grand St., Waterbury, CT 06702
- New Jersey
- 20 Washington Pl., Newark, NJ 07102
- NY
- 1200 Waters Place, Bronx, NY 10461
- 420 Albee Square West, Brooklyn, NY 11201
- 130 S. Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, New York 14202
- 57-07 Junction Blvd., Elmhurst, NY 11373
- 290 Broadway, New York, NY 1000
SATURDAY, MAY 18
- New Jersey
- 51 Haddonfield Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
- 20 Washington Pl., Newark, NJ 07102
- 1719 C Route 10, Parsippany, NJ 07054
- NY
- 11A Clinton Ave., Albany, NY 05401
- 57-07 Junction Blvd., Elmhurst, NY 11373
- 290 Broadway, New York, NY 10007
- 2116 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd., New York (Harlem), NY 10027
If you are in another state or want to see if new locations are added you can find the centers and the latest information about the special Saturday hours here.
What documents should I bring to the centers?
- Current identification with photo, issued by the Government.
- Social Security cards for members of your household, including spouse and dependents (if applicable) and/or personal taxpayer identification numbers (ITIN) for members of your household, including spouse and dependents (if applicable).
- Any IRS letters or notices received and related documents.
- If you plan to request identity verification services, you must bring two types of identification and a copy of the tax return filed for the year in question, if you filed a return.
During the visit, IRS staff may also ask you for the following information:
- A current mailing address.
- Proof of the bank account information you included on your tax return to receive payments or refunds through the direct deposit.
Available services
The site of Contact your local IRS office mentions all the services provided in the specific TACs.
If someone has a question about a tax bill, an IRS audit, or needs help resolving a tax problem, they will receive assistance from IRS personnel specialized in these services. If these staff are not available, the person will receive a referral for these services. Taxpayer Advocate Service personnel may also be available to assist with matters that meet certain requirements.
Interpreters will be available for several languages through a telephone translation service. IRS staff will schedule appointments for a later date for deaf and hard of hearing individuals who need sign language interpretation services. Alternatively, these individuals can call TTY/TDD 800-829-4059 to schedule an appointment.
IRS TACs do not offer tax preparation services, information will be provided about free local tax preparation options available.
Octavio Saenz, IRS spokesman, offered some tips so taxpayers can be prepared to file their tax returns.
2024-02-20 23:32:36
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