If you’ve having problems with the IRS, it’s
easy to feel like you have nowhere to turn and like you’re all alone. Rest
assured, however, that you’re definitely not alone. A lot of people run into problems
with the IRS, so many, in fact, that it created the Taxpayer Advocate Service.
This service is for use by people who cannot directly resolve their IRS
problems.
Do You Qualify for Assistance?
Unfortunately, not everyone can take advantage
of the help and guidance offered by the Taxpayer Advocate Service. In order to
qualify for this kind of help, you generally need to meet at least one of the
following criteria:
l Your issue
is time-sensitive and/or is causing you extreme financial strain or difficulty
l You have a
congress member’s recommendation for the Taxpayer Advocate Service to handle
your case
l Multiple
units of the IRS are involved in your case
l There’s
some kind of breakdown or error with the typical IRS problem-solving protocol
How The Service Can Help You
If you’re eligible for help from the Taxpayer
Advocate Service, definitely take advantage of it!
Once you sign up for the program, a dedicated
advocate will be assigned to your case. They will work on fixing your issue
without cost to you and will even communicate directly with the IRS on your
behalf. This is often the quickest and most stress-free way to get your issue
resolved for once and for all.
Get The Help You Need
If you think that working with the Taxpayer Advocate
Service could be helpful to you, then it’s your job to get in touch. You can
call the toll-free number at 1-877-777-4778, visit an office in your state, or
mail in Form 911, which requests access to this program.
Remember, too, that it’s also okay to get your own outside
help, which you can do by hiring a financial advisor of your own. They can be
helpful in showing you how to deal with your advocate and the IRS in general.
Ultimately, with the right help, you can get your tax
problems resolved!