Five Connecticut IRS Offices will be open Saturday February 20 for special assistannce and to answer tax questions.
 IRS staff will provide assistance for taxpayers dealing with difficult economic times.
In order to assist taxpayers, five IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TACs) are open on Saturday, February 20, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the following Connecticut locations:
Bridgeport – 915 Lafayette Blvd.
Danbury – 131 West Street
Hartford – 135 High Street
New Haven – 150 Court Street
Waterbury – 14 Cottage Place
“There are many tax credits and deductions that may help individuals struggling in tough economic times to save money on their taxes this year,†said Connecticut’s IRS spokesperson Gregg Semanick. “For example, this year many people will qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) for the first time because their incomes declined, their marital status changed or because of credit expansions to help people as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Under the act, taxpayers with three or more children get an extra boost with a larger credit this year.â€
IRS employees will answer questions for taxpayers on the full range of tax law provisions such as the new allowance for $2,400 of tax-free unemployment compensation benefits. Free tax preparation and electronic filing for individuals who earn $49,000 or less will be available. Most tax forms are available in the TAC, although downloadable copies of tax forms on IRS.gov can save taxpayers a trip if all they require are tax forms.
Taxpayers who will not be able to pay their full tax liability by the April 15, 2010, deadline and need to ask for an installment plan can receive assistance from IRS employees in arranging appropriate payment schedules. Individual taxpayers will also be able to get assistance with existing issues such as levies on wages or bank accounts, bills and notices and collection letters.
“We are trying to help people cope with tax related questions and issues they may never have faced before,†Semanick said. “IRS TACs are not typically open on Saturdays, but we hope making extra service available on Saturday will help ease the burden some people are experiencing.â€
In addition to IRS help, there are more than 12,000 free tax preparation sites nationwide that are run by community organizations partnering with the IRS. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) programs assist people who earned $49,000 or less and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs assist individuals 60 and over with their 2009 income tax return preparation and electronic filing. Many of these sites have Saturday hours while others offer assistance at various times during the week. To locate the site nearest you call the IRS at 1-800-906-9887.
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