Paying taxes to the US government is at the top of the list of favorites, no one said. But it is a responsibility of being an adult in America, and there is no getting around that fact.
As tax time approaches, it is important to know and understand your rights as a taxpayer. Due to educational or income limitations, many taxpayers struggle with the IRS simply due to lack of understanding or information. If you have problems or questions, you can get help regardless of your income level or social background.
Get help online, over the phone, or in person
Most of the time you can solve your problems by visiting IRS.gov or by calling the IRS at the number provided on the website. But if you can’t resolve your federal tax return questions or problems online or over the phone, the Sacramento Taxpayer Assistance Center is the place to be. It helps Sacramento taxpayers who cannot afford to work with an accountant or tax service and have encountered some trouble paying taxes for a variety of reasons. You must make an appointment to visit a representative.
You can also consult the Taxpayer Ombudsman Service. This independent organization within the IRS stands behind you as a voice when it comes to your own individual tax situation. Staff members help you understand your personal rights as a taxpayer and support you with your specific federal tax issues.
Both offices can help with:
- Financial problems caused by taxes and affecting your family or business
- Consequences resulting from tax complications
- Lack of response from the IRS after repeated contact attempts
Taxpayer Assistance Center Services
- Adjustments to tax or payment account information
- Extraterrestrial clearances
- Request for order of assistance to the taxpayer
- Cash payments or payment arrangements
- Assistance with questions about the Affordable Care Act tax provision for individuals
- Basic tax law assistance from January 2 to April 15
- Form 911, Assistance from the Taxpayer Advocate Service
- Help with Form 2290, the Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return
- Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers and Form W-7
- Multilingual support with more than 150 different languages.
- Availability of various federal tax forms.
Facilitated self-help
This office also houses the Facilitated Self-Help (FSA), which is a computer kiosk that you can use independently; You can get minimal assistance from an IRS employee who oversees the area if necessary. You can access the IRS website at this kiosk and take care of many tax-related tasks.
Sacramento Taxpayer Advocate Office
If you think you need additional support with your tax problems, call or visit the Sacramento Taxpayer Advocate Office. You can also call the advocacy service toll-free at 1-877-777-4778 or complete Form 911, which is available online or in the office. If you cannot personally travel to an office, you can use virtual help in some cases. Call the Sacramento office or toll free for information.
