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• Adverse action being threatened against you
• Costly fees that will be required if you seek other representation
• No resolution from the IRS for more than 30 days
• No resolution from the IRS by a promised date
If you need help, feel free to contact the Taxpayer Advocate Service toll-free at (877) 777-4778. An Advocate will review your case objec- tively, give you updates on what's happening, provide his or her con- tact information, and resolve your problem as quickly as possible in a friendly and courteous manner.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
If you just need help filling out the tax forms and figuring out what deductions you can take, but you can't afford to pay a professional tax preparer, try one of the many volunteer groups around the country. These volunteers are trained to handle most basic tax forms and are willing to help those with annual incomes of $38,000 or less for free. You'll usually find a group at your local library. If not, visit www.irs. gov or your state government website for information.
Tax Counseling for the Elderly
These volunteers offer free help with income tax forms to those citizens 60 years of age or older. Many of these trained volunteers are retired people themselves who are affiliated with a nonprofit organization receiving grants from the IRS. Check with your state senior citizen services for information about a group near you.
The AARP also provides help to those over 60 years old and also to low-income citizens. For information about their services, call toll-free (888) 227-7669 and ask about AARP Tax-Aide.
April or Not—It's Always Tax Time