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If you live outside the United States, you can get help from the IRS in several ways.

You can send your order for forms, instructions, and publications to the address below and receive a response within 10 business days after your request is received.   National Distribution Center   P.O. Box 8903   Bloomington, IL 61702-8903 For answers to technical or account questions, you can write to:   Internal Revenue Service   International Section   P.O. Box 920   Bensalem, PA 19020-8518

During the filing period, you can also get the necessary federal income tax forms and publications from U.S. Embassies and consulates. Call your nearest U.S. Embassy or consulate to find out when and where assistance will be available.

In addition, the IRS has full-time permanent staff in 3 U.S. Embassies and consulates. These offices have tax forms and publications and can answer your federal income tax questions, assist with the preparation of current and prior year tax returns, help with account problems, and answer your questions about notices and bills. You can reach these offices at the following telephone numbers. The country and city/area codes are provided for taxpayers dialing from outside the country listed.

Frankfurt, Germany	(49)	(69)	7535-3834
Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. CET
London, England	(44)	(20)	7894-0477
Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. – Noon GMT
Paris, France	(33)	(1)	4312-2555
Monday–Friday, 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. CET

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Note.These are the locations, numbers, and hours of operation in effect on January 1, 2007.

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