The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will be offering special Saturday hours at the Atlanta Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TAC) located at 401 W. Peachtree St. NW, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Feb. 24, with no appointments required. At TACs, people can receive in-person help from IRS employees, during these Saturday hours, people can walk in for all services routinely offered at an office, except for making cash payments.
Additional Saturday hours are set for March 16, April 13, and May 18, also from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
“This tax season we’ve expanded our services, tools and resources to help provide the best service possible for taxpayers,” said IRS spokesperson Aaron Wiley. “This is the first of four Saturdays in February, March, April and May that the Atlanta TAC will be open. Also, this tax season they’ve extended their hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays through April 16. Those with busy weekday work schedules can now get the help they need at a time more convenient for them.”
Tax return preparation is not a service offered at IRS TACs, but employees can offer information about available local free tax preparation options.
Professional foreign language interpretation will be available in many languages through an over-the-phone translation service. For deaf or hard of hearing individuals who need sign language interpreter services, IRS staff will schedule appointments for a later date. Alternatively, these individuals can call TTY/TDD 800-829-4059 to make an appointment.
Individuals should bring the following documents when they visit these offices:
- Current government-issued photo identification.
- Social Security numbers or Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs) for themselves and all members of their household, including their spouse and dependents (if applicable).
- Any IRS letters or notices received and related documents.
- For identity verification services, taxpayers will need two forms of…
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