IRS Offices Open Next 6 Saturdays

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service will open its 150 offices nationwide on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the next six weeks to help taxpayers meet the April 15 filing deadline.

The new hours are part of the IRS’ customer improvements recommended by Vice President Al Gore after last year’s hearings on taxpayer problems.

In addition, during the three Saturdays preceding the deadline, the IRS will help elderly, low-income and earned-income tax credit taxpayers with filing.

The IRS will also provide a toll-free number ([800] 829-1040, Monday through Saturday 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.) to help with tax questions. The IRS Web site at https://www.irs.ustreas.gov can help customers with tax assistance and tax forms.

To find an IRS office, call (800) 829-1040.