How to Work with the Taxpayer Advocate Office
The taxpayer advocacy office is a unique service that helps those in need of financial assistance. That financial assistance is usually when a citizen has problems with the IRS and is trying to solve their tax issues. Luckily, help is available online or via telephone.
- Gather all of your financial paperwork together. It may be tempting to throw away papers you get in the mail. However, you should hold onto all letters from the IRS and any other financial issues you are having.
- Understand what the Taxpayer Advocate office is because they are not able to help everyone. Try to understand that they help citizens who are dealing with tax issues, which have not been solved.
- Locate an advocacy office in your area. If you live in a big area you may have more luck locating an available Tax Advocate office. Check online at the Irs.gov website for a listing of the different advocate offices available.
- Call the service line if you do not have the Internet available. Make sure you have all of your tax information available when you call. A person will be on the other end of the phone to help determine your eligibility for help.
- Explain your situation to the representative and begin the process. The representative will begin to process your information on behalf of you.
- Give your permission for the advocacy office to access your past and present tax information. If you do not feel comfortable with this process then the Tax Advocate office may not be the right direction for your tax problems.