Get How To Get Help With Unresolved Problems Tax Problems

Here are some of the most common options for people who owe and can't pay. Set up an installment agreement with the IRS. ... Request a short-term extension to pay the full balance. ... Apply for a hardship extension to pay taxes. ... Get a personal loan. ... Borrow from your 401(k). ... Use a debit/credit card.

Resolve tax disputes Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) - This free service helps you resolve tax problems. ... Low-Income Taxpayer Clinics (LITCs) - LITCs represent people in disputes with the IRS. ... IRS Office of Appeals - This independent organization within the IRS helps resolve your tax disputes without going to tax court.

If you are having tax problems and have not been able to resolve them with the IRS, the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) may be able to help you.

Taxpayer Advocate Service The service protects your rights under the Taxpayer Bill of Rights, helps you resolve problems with the IRS and recommends changes that will prevent the problems.

Otherwise, visit our TAS Qualifier Tool or call 1-877-777-4778 to see if we can help.

Time-sensitive matters The Taxpayer Advocate Service could help get the lien lifted. Another example would be needing your tax refund as soon as possible to avoid eviction; the service might be able to expedite your refund.

We help taxpayers whose problems are causing financial difficulty. This includes businesses as well as individuals. You may be eligible for our help if you've tried to resolve your tax problem through normal IRS channels and have gotten nowhere, or you believe an IRS procedure just isn't working as it should.

Contact an IRS customer service representative to correct any agency errors by calling 800-829-1040 (see telephone assistance for hours of operation).