You don't have to wait for a special event to get personal, face-to-face help solving your clients' federal tax problems. Problem-solving assistance is available every day at every IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center across the country.

You and your clients can schedule appointments at local Taxpayer Assistance Centers in advance, and get help with innocent spouse claims, payment plans, preparation of offers in compromise, federal tax liens and levies, and IRS account or notice issues.

Getting problem-solving help by telephone or correspondence is still an option, but Taxpayer Assistance Centers offer you the convenience of bringing in tax records and personally discussing your clients' issues across the desk from IRS representatives.

Appointment telephone numbers for Taxpayer Assistance Centers are starting to appear in local phone directories, and are also posted on the IRS web site's "Individuals" page, under " Contact My Local Office. "

Please note, these phone numbers are for scheduling or changing appointments only. For telephone assistance with your clients' tax account matters, call the Practitioner Priority Service at 1-866-860-4259.