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By Sam Stevenson
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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced longer weekday hours and added Saturday openings at hundreds of taxpayer assistance offices nationwide as the April tax filing deadline approaches.
Why It Matters
Millions of Americans still rely on in‑person help to file accurate tax returns, resolve account issues, or verify identity during filing season, according to the IRS.
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Extended hours are designed to reduce bottlenecks and give taxpayers more opportunities to get face‑to‑face assistance before the April 15 deadline.
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What To Know
The IRS said on March 6 that it is extending weekly office hours at more than 200 Taxpayer Assistance Centers across the United States to provide additional in‑person support during the spring filing season.
Under the announcement, participating centers will offer extended weekday hours through Thursday, April 30, allowing taxpayers more time to meet with IRS staff outside standard business schedules.
In addition to longer weekday availability, many locations will also open on select Saturdays through June 2026, the agency said.
During those Saturday openings, taxpayers can access all regularly available services offered at Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TACs), with the exception of making cash payments, according to the IRS.
The agency said taxpayers should use the IRS.gov TAC Locator tool to confirm whether a nearby office is offering extended or weekend hours.
That online tool provides office locations, directions, available services, and updated information on extended hours, the IRS said.
The announcement applies nationwide and is intended to support individuals who need in‑person help with tax return preparation, account questions, or other filing‑season issues, according to the agency.
Federal income tax returns for most Americans are due April 15, unless an extension is filed, according to the IRS.
The IRS emphasized that hours and participating locations may vary throughout the spring, depending on staffing and demand.
The IRS has faced repeated criticism in recent years over long wait times and limited access to live assistance during tax season, according to agency statements.
In response, the agency has gradually expanded in‑person services, with the latest move extending hours through the peak of the 2026 filing period.
What People Are Saying
The IRS said: “Taxpayers are encouraged to check the website regularly as participating locations and availability may change without notice.”
What Happens Next
The extended hours will remain in place through at least April 30 for weekdays and through June for select Saturday openings, according to the IRS.
As the filing deadline nears, the agency is expected to continue directing taxpayers to online tools and in‑person assistance options to manage filing demand and reduce last‑minute delays.
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