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taxmap/instr/i1040gi-038.htm#TXMP6331011f Other Ways To Get Help

taxmap/instr/i1040gi-038.htm#TXMP0472df52 Send Your Written Tax Questions to the IRS

You should get an answer in about 30 days. If you do not have the mailing address, call us. See page 10 for the number. Do not send questions with your return.

taxmap/instr/i1040gi-038.htm#TXMP74d79716 Research Your Tax Questions Online

You can find answers to many of your tax questions online in several ways by accessing the IRS website at www.irs.gov/help and then clicking on Help With Tax Questions. Here are some of the methods you may want to try.

• Frequently asked questions. This section contains an extensive list of questions and answers. You can select your question by category or keyword.
• Tax trails. This is an interactive section which asks questions you can answer by selecting Yes or No.
• Tax topics. This section provides a broad picture of tax topics beginning with 17 main categories. Each topic link leads to further categories and then to a discussion of the topic.

taxmap/instr/i1040gi-038.htm#TXMP7d696038 Free Help With Your Return

Free help in preparing your return is available nationwide from IRS-sponsored volunteers. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is designed to help low-income taxpayers and the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program is designed to assist taxpayers age 60 or older with their tax returns. Many VITA sites offer free electronic filing and all volunteers will let you know about the credits and deductions you may be entitled to claim. If you are a member of the military, you can also get assistance on military tax benefits, such as combat zone tax benefits, at an office within your installation. For more information on these programs, go to www.irs.gov and enter keyword VITA in the upper right corner. Or, call us. See page 10 for the number. To find the nearest AARP Tax-Aide site, visit AARP's website at www.aarp.org/taxaide or call 1-888-227-7669.

When you go for help, take your photo ID and social security numbers (or individual taxpayer identification numbers) for your spouse, your dependents, and yourself. Also take a copy of your 2005 tax return (if available), all your Forms W-2, 1099, and 1098 for 2006, and any other information about your 2006 income and expenses.

taxmap/instr/i1040gi-038.htm#TXMP3ba22c83 Everyday Tax Solutions

You can get face-to-face help solving tax problems every business day in IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers. An employee can explain IRS letters, request adjustments to your account, or help you set up a payment plan. Call your local Taxpayer Assistance Center for an appointment. To find the number, go to  
www.irs.gov/localcontacts or look in the phone book under United States Government, Internal Revenue Service.

taxmap/instr/i1040gi-038.htm#TXMP7682fdde Online Services

If you subscribe to an online service, ask about online filing or tax information.

taxmap/instr/i1040gi-038.htm#TXMP4eeb0009 Help for People With Disabilities

Telephone help is available using TTY/TDD equipment by calling 1-800-829-4059. Braille materials are available at libraries that have special services for people with disabilities.

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