Instructions For 1040ez - 2016 Page 29

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to contact? The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP) is a diverse
to us at IRS.gov/sams.
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Section 6—How To Get Tax Help
If you have questions about a tax issue, need help preparing
You can go to IRS.gov and click on the Filing tab to see your
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or
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pages for a variety
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common tax questions.
call 1-888-227-7669 to find the nearest TCE location for free
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tax preparation.
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to
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response for your records.
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ically. It’s safe, quick and easy. See
Preparing and filing
electronic filing software.
your tax
return, earlier, for more information.
See
Where Do You File?
at the end of these instructions to
Preparing and filing your tax return. Find free options to pre-
determine where to mail your completed paper tax return.
pare and file your return on IRS.gov or in your local community if
Getting a transcript or copy of a return. The quickest way to
you qualify.
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The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers
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taxpayers who need help preparing their own tax returns. The
Mail Form 4506-T or Form 4506T-EZ (both available on
Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program offers free tax
IRS.gov).
help for all taxpayers, particularly those who are 60 years of age
Using online tools to help prepare your return. Go to
and older. TCE volunteers specialize in answering questions
about pensions and retirement-related issues unique to seniors.
IRS.gov/tools
for the following.
The Earned Income Tax Credit Assistant (IRS.gov/eic) de-
termines if you are eligible for the EIC.
The Online EIN Application (IRS.gov/ein) helps you get an
employer identification number.
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