Face-to-face Tax Help

IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers are your source for personal tax help when you believe your tax issue cannot be handled online or by phone, and you want face-to-face assistance.

If you need to resolve a tax problem, have questions about how the tax law applies to your individual tax return, or you're more comfortable talking with someone face-to-face, visit your local Taxpayer Assistance Center where you can spread out your records and talk with an IRS representative across the counter. No appointment is necessary - just walk in. If you prefer, you may call a local number (see chart, below) to learn about available and alternate services, and to reschedule appointments with IRS personnel. If you have an ongoing, complex tax account problem or a special need, such as a disability, an appointment may be requested. If you are deaf or hard of hearing and would like to request an appointment, please provide us with a telephone number to reach you during business hours or your email address. All other issues will be handled without an appointment.

Note: It is not standard practice for the IRS to communicate with taxpayers or their representatives via email. We may use email on a limited basis to effectively communicate with the deaf or hard of hearing community. Please be advised that the IRS cannot guarantee the security of your email if you choose to send information via email. Do not include your social security number, taxpayer identification number, or any account information in your email communications.

Note: Before visiting your local office click on “Services Provided” in the chart below to see what services are available. Services may vary from site to site. You can get these services on a walk-in, non-advance appointment basis.

Caution: Many of our offices are located in Federal Office Buildings. These buildings may not allow visitors to bring in cell phones with camera capabilities.

Multilingual assistance is available in every office. Hours of operation are subject to change.

For information on where to file your tax return please see Where to File Addresses.

The Taxpayer Advocate Service:  Within California call:

Call 1-877-777-4778 elsewhere, or see  Publication 1546 , The Taxpayer Advocate Service of the IRS.

For further information, see  Tax Topic 104

Partnerships

IRS and organizations all over the country are partnering to assist taxpayers. Through these partnerships, organizations are also achieving their own goals. These mutually beneficial partnerships are strengthening outreach efforts and bringing education and assistance to millions.

For more information about these programs for individuals and families, contact the Stakeholder Partnerships, Education and Communication Office at:

Internal Revenue Service
300 North Los Angeles St. MS 6602
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Internal Revenue Service
4330 Watt Avenue, SA 5650
North Highlands, CA 95660

Internal Revenue Service
1 Civic Center Drive, Ste. 400
San Marcos, CA 92069

Internal Revenue Service
1301 Clay Street, 110S
Oakland, CA 94612

Internal Revenue Service
55 South Market HQ 6600
San Jose, CA 95113

For more information about these programs for businesses, your local Stakeholder Liaison office establishes relationships with organizations representing small business and self-employed taxpayers. They provide information about the policies, practices and procedures the IRS uses to ensure compliance with the tax laws. To establish a relationship with us, use this list to find a contact in your state:

Stakeholder Liaison (SL) Phone Numbers for Organizations Representing Small Businesses and Self-employed Taxpayers.