IRS Announces Special Hours Saturday, April 9 at Shreveport Taxpayer Assistance Center

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) – The Internal Revenue Service Taxpayer Assistance Center (TAC) at 3007 Knight St. in Shreveport will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 9.

“The Shreveport TAC will be open this Saturday to assist taxpayers who need face-to-face assistance but cannot attend a weekday appointment,” IRS spokesman Aaron said. Willy. “No appointment is necessary; they can just show up for help on April 9. Taxpayers can still make an appointment for help during the week.

No tax preparation will be available at the IRS TAC.

The following services will be available:

People can also ask about reconciliation child tax credit advance or third round Economic Impact Payments or inquire about various other services available at an IRS office.

COMPLETE MAINTENANCE:

Taxpayers who have a question about a tax bill or need help resolving a tax problem can receive assistance from IRS employees who specialize in these services. If these employees are unavailable on Saturday, taxpayers will receive a referral for these services.

Foreign language interpreters will be available. IRS staff will schedule appointments at a later date for deaf or hard of hearing individuals who require sign language interpretation services.

come prepared

People should check Face-to-face help from the IRS on Saturdays before you go to the office to make sure it will be open. People visiting a TAC should bring:

• current government-issued photo ID
• Social security cards and/or individual tax identification numbers for spouse and dependents
• Any IRS letters or notices received and documents requested
• Bank account information for direct deposit of payments or refunds

The TAC follows Centers for Disease Control Social Distancing Guidelines for COVID-19. Visitors may be required to wear face masks. Social distancing protocols will be adhered to.

NEED HELP FILING YOUR TAXES?

Any individual or family earning $73,000 or less in 2021 can use online tax software via IRS Free File free of charge. There are products in English and Spanish.

Free tax preparation help is also available at Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) or Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) in Shreveport. The income limit for VITA/TCE support is $58,000.

To find the nearest free tax preparation help, use the VITA localization tool or call toll free at (800) 906-9887. To find an AARP Tax-Help site, use the AARP Site Locator Tool or call toll free at (888) 227-7669.

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