Instructions For Form 1040nr-Ez - 2010 (Page 15 of 24) in pdf

enforcement and intelligence agencies

your return to this address. Instead, see

with an average cost of $200 per

to combat terrorism.

Where To File on page 3.

return. This average includes all

associated forms and schedules,

Keep this notice with your records. It

Estimates of taxpayer burden. The

across all preparation methods and

may help you if we ask for other

table below shows burden estimates as

taxpayer activities. Taxpayers filing

information. If you have any questions

of November 15, 2010, for taxpayers

Form 1040NR-EZ are expected to have

about the rules for filing and giving

filing a Form 1040NR-EZ. Time spent

an average burden of about 7 hours

information, call or visit any IRS office.

and out-of-pocket costs are presented

and $40. Within each of these

separately. Out-of-pocket costs include

We welcome comments on forms.

estimates, there is significant variation

any expenses incurred by taxpayers to

If you have comments or suggestions

in taxpayer activity. Similarly, tax

prepare and submit their tax returns.

for making this form simpler, we would

preparation fees vary extensively

Examples include tax return preparation

be happy to hear from you. You can

depending on the tax situation of the

and submission fees, postage and

email us at *taxforms@irs.gov. (The

taxpayer, the type of professional

photocopying costs, and tax

asterisk must be included in the

preparer, and the geographic area.

preparation software costs.

address.) Please put “Forms Comment”

on the subject line. Or you can write to

Reported time and cost burdens are

If you have comments concerning

the Internal Revenue Service, Tax

national averages and do not

the time and cost estimates below, you

Products Coordinating Committee,

necessarily reflect a “typical” case. For

can contact us at either one of the

SE:W:CAR:MP:T:T:SP, 1111

instance, the estimated average time

addresses shown under We welcome

Constitution Ave. NW, IR-6526,

burden for all taxpayers filing a Form

comments on forms on this page.

Washington, DC 20224. Do not send

1040NR or 1040NR-EZ is 12 hours,

Estimated Average Taxpayer Burden

The average time and costs required to complete and file Form 1040NR-EZ, its schedules, and accompanying forms will vary

depending on individual circumstances. The estimated averages are:

Average Time Burden (Hours)

Average Cost* (Dollars)

$40

* This average is a weighted average for all taxpayers. Because few taxpayers use paid preparers or software for this return, the dollar estimate may be quite

different from actual expenses.

The Taxpayer Advocate Service Is Here To Help

The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) is your voice at the IRS. Our As a taxpayer, you have rights that the IRS must abide by in its

job is to ensure that every taxpayer is treated equally and fairly, and dealings with you. Our tax toolkit at

is a first

that you know and understand your rights. We offer free help to

step toward understanding what your rights are. You can get

guide you through the often confusing process of resolving tax

updates on hot tax topics by visiting our YouTube channel at

problems that you have not been able to solve on your own. The

and our Facebook page at

worst thing you can do is nothing at all!

, or by following our tweets at

First, try to resolve your problem on your own. But, if you cannot do

so, then come back to us. TAS can help if:

If you think TAS might be able to help you, you can call your local

•

advocate, whose number is in your phone book; in Pub. 1546,

Your problem with the IRS is causing financial difficulties or

Taxpayer Advocate Service — Your Voice at the IRS; and on our

hardship for you or your family.

website at You can also call our toll-free

•

You have tried repeatedly to contact the IRS, but no one has

number at 1-877-777-4778 or TTY/TDD 1-800-829-4059.

responded.

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The IRS has not responded to you by the date promised.

Low Income Taxpayer Clinics (LITCs)

When you come to the TAS for help, you will be assigned to one

The Low Income Taxpayer Clinic program serves individuals who

advocate who will be with you at every turn. Your advocate will

have a problem with the IRS and whose income is below a certain

listen to you, help you understand what needs to be done, and stay

level. LITCs are independent from the IRS. Most LITCs can provide

with you until your problem is resolved. We have offices in every

representation before the IRS or in court on audits, tax collection

state, and our advocates are all experienced with the IRS, so we

disputes, and other issues for free or for a small fee. If an

know how to cut through the red tape. TAS can help you work out

individual’s native language is not English, some clinics can provide

an alternative payment plan. We’ll make sure the right people hear

information in certain other languages about taxpayer rights and

your case, and that they act upon it.

responsibilities. For more information, see Pub. 4134, Low Income

Taxpayer Clinic List. This publication is available at IRS.gov, by

calling 1-800-TAX-FORM (1-800-829-3676), or at your local IRS

office.

Suggestions for Improving the IRS

Taxpayer Advocacy Panel

Have a suggestion for improving the IRS and do not know who to contact? The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP) is a diverse group of

citizen volunteers who listen to taxpayers, identify taxpayers’ issues, and make suggestions for improving IRS service and customer

satisfaction. The panel is demographically and geographically diverse, with at least one member from each state, the District of Columbia,

and Puerto Rico. Contact TAP at

or 1-888-912-1227 (toll-free).

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