Show answers tax questions r- r 3 What do you do if you have a federal tax problem Usually a call to the Internal Revenue Service can straighten it out But sometimes this may n not t work and the more you try the more you become entangled in red tape Dont Don't give up Instead call the IRS Problem Resolution Program office Its job is to help people with tax problems problem when other places in the IRS fail Once a problem reaches the the office tries to solve within it five days If that's not possible keeps the taxpayer informed of the progress of the case until its it's resolved Most complaints to Problem Resolution involve delayed refunds ups mix-ups in social security numbers or mistakes by IRS or the taxpayer will help if 1 You have contacted IRS regarding the status of a refund at least 90 days after filing original or amended returns Subsequently Subsequently Subsequently a second inquiry is necessary 2 You requested information or assistance more than 45 I earlier and final days have received no acknowledgement or response 3 You previously responded to a a billing notice and now have a third or subsequent notice indicating incorrect action or a lack of action by IRS on your earlier response You can get in touch with the office by calling the I IRS assistance number listed in the phone book and asking for Problem Resolution The toll-free toll number is 1 I t A. 1 I. I t r 7 o it j |