Taxpayer Assistance Centers: A Good Idea That Should Be Better

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A modest proposal.

By CPA Trendlines Research

Taxpayer Assistance Centers are a great service for the tens of millions of taxpayers who can’t afford the professional help of a tax preparer. They offer a chance for a taxpayer to sit down with an actual human being who is prepared to help.

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Among the services TAC staff can help with are:

  • Account inquiries (help with letters, notices, levies on wages, etc.)
  • Adjustments and changes to tax account information
  • Basic tax law assistance
  • Acceptance of cash payments