Frequently Asked Questions

Call or write to the IRS. Keep records of all of your attempts to contact an agent. Be polite and specific when calling, and refrain from becoming incoherent if you are feeling anxiety. Fill out IRS Form 911 if you cannot resolve conflict or find resolution through an IRS agent. Write your complaints in this form using blue or black ink. Be specific and complete all information requested. File a complaint with the Inspector General if you need to report cases of fraud or corruption by an IRS employee or contractor. Do not file complaints about your personal tax issues with this agency. Give details and have evidence of the violation or illegal activity in the complaint.

Your filing status and gross income determine if you have to file a 2012 tax return. In the year 2011 if your filing status is single and under age 65 then the gross income must be more than $9,750 ($9,500 in 2011). If 65 or older than the gross income must be more than $11,200 ($10,950 in 2011). If your filing status is Married and living with your spouse as of the last day of the year and both people are under age 65 then the gross income must be more than $19,500 ($19,000 in 2011). If one over 65 and one 65 or older then the gross income amount must be more than $20,650 (20,650 in 2011). If both people are 65 or older then the gross income must be more than $21,800 ($21,300 in 2011). If your filing status is Head of Household and under age 65 then the gross income must be more than $12,500 ($12,200 in 2011). If 65 or older than the gross income must be more than $13,950 ($13,650 in 2011). If your filing status is Widow(er)and under age 65 then the gross income must be more than $15,700 ($15,300 in 2011). If 65 or older than the gross income must be more than $16850 ($16,450 in 2011). If your filing status is Married filing a separate return the the gross income must be more than $3,800 ($3,700 in 2011) regardless of the age.

You need to fill out Form SS-5-FS, which can be obtained either from your local CPA or from the Social Security Administration. The SSA website is http://www.ssa.gov/ssnumber/ In addition to using the SSA website, you can call SSA toll-free at 1-800-772-1213.

You may contact one of the three major credit bureaus.
Their names are Tran Union Corp, at PO Box 390, Springfield PA 19064-0390 1-800-916-8800. Experian (formally TRW) at PO Box 9530, Allen TX 75013-2104. Equifax at PO Box 105873 Atlanta GA 30348 1-800-685-1111.
Speak to your local CPA if you need assistance obtaining a copy of your credit report.

You can contact the Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration of the Department of Labor (PWBA). To find out your local office call 202-219-8776 or write to US Department of Labor, PWBA, Division of Technical Assistance and Inquires, Room N-5625, 200 Constitution Ave., N.W. , Washington, D.C. 20210.

The IRS has tax assistance staff in 7 U.S. Embassies throughout the world. Speak to yout local CPA about locating the U.S. Embassy nearest to you.

If you suspect or know of an individual or company that is not complying with the tax laws, you may report this activity by completing Form 3949-A. You may fill out Form 3949-A online, print it and mail it to: Internal Revenue Service Fresno, CA 93888. If you do not wish to use Form 3949-A, you may send a letter to the address above. Include the following information, if available: Name and address of the person you are reporting. The taxpayer identification number (social security number for an individual or employer identification number for a business) A brief description of the alleged violation, including how you became aware of or obtained the information. The years involved and the estimated dollar amount of any unreported income. Your name, address and daytime telephone number

Use IRS Form 8822 to notify the IRS of your change of address.

You will need to file form SS-5. Contact your local Social Security office or go on the Internet http://www.ssa.gov/ssnumber/ and download the form. If you are expecting a child to be born this year, keep in mind that you will not be able to take a deduction for your new baby without the social security number. Most hospitals are aware of this and provide the forms along with birth records.