IRS to Open TaxPayer Assistance Centers this Saturday

As we’ve been telling you, the April 15 federal tax filing deadline is next Monday and the Internal Revenue Service announced Monday that it will open more than 70 Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TACs) around the country on Saturday, April 13, for face-to-face help.

This special help is available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. local time.

At some TACs, people meet face-to-face with IRS employees to get help with tax account issues, such as authenticating someone’s identity, asking about account adjustments and making payments by check or money order.

Other TACs offices also offer virtual assistance.

In Northeast Georgia, the two closest TAC offices are in Athens and Gainesville.

The Athens office is virtual only and you can reach them by calling (844) 545-5640.

The Gainesville office offers both in-person and virtual appointments which can be made by calling the same number (844) 545-5640.

The IRS plans one additional special Saturday opening on May 18.

Before traveling to an office, the IRS encourages everyone to visit the event page IRS face-to-face Saturday help to get current information.

The IRS notes representatives can’t accept cash payments during the special Saturday openings, and tax return preparation is not an available service.

The IRS has online resources for many common tax situations, including several tools for making payments, getting an extension to file, and setting up installment agreements.

Taxpayers can make payments using their personal financial accounts, debit or credit cards, and even digital wallets using tools on IRS.gov.