With the April 15 tax deadline just days away, officials are warning Georgia residents to be on high alert for scams targeting taxpayers during one of the busiest times of the year.
The Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers that the April 15 filing deadline is just days away and is encouraging anyone who still needs to file to take advantage of free tools and resources available at IRS.gov.
The Internal Revenue Service is expanding access to in-person help by opening select Taxpayer Assistance Centers on Saturdays over the next few months.
The special Saturday hours will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on select dates through the end of June, with the next opportunity scheduled for Saturday, March 28.
IRS officials say offices in dozens of states, along with locations in Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, will participate. During these extended weekend hours, taxpayers can receive help with most services normally offered at a Taxpayer Assistance Center. However, cash payments will not be accepted.
The IRS is encouraging taxpayers to check ahead before visiting by going to IRS.gov/SaturdayHours. The website provides a full list of participating locations, along with important information to review before arriving.
In addition to weekend availability, more than 200 Taxpayer Assistance Centers nationwide are also extending their weekday hours through April 30 to accommodate the busy tax filing season.
To find the nearest office and see what services are offered, taxpayers can use the “Contact Your Local Office” tool on IRS.gov, which includes a locator, directions, and details about extended hours.
The Internal Revenue Service has announced extended weekly office hours at more than 200 Taxpayer Assistance Centers across the country to give taxpayers more time to receive in-person help during filing season. The expanded weekday hours will remain in place through Thursday, April 30.
Taxpayers can find out whether a nearby Taxpayer Assistance Center is offering extended hours by using the TAC Locator tool on IRS.gov. The online tool provides office locations, directions, available services, and information about extended hours.
In addition to longer weekday hours, many Taxpayer Assistance Centers will also be open on select Saturdays through June 2026. During those Saturday hours, taxpayers can access all regularly available TAC services except for making cash payments. The IRS encourages taxpayers to check the website regularly because participating locations and available hours may change without notice.
The Internal Revenue Service has released its annual “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams for 2026, warning taxpayers to stay alert for schemes that could steal personal information, financial data, or tax refunds during the filing season.
As the year wraps up across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia, the final days of December are a key window for anyone trying to get organized for tax season—especially when it comes to charitable giving and last-minute tax planning. Here are a few reminders to consider before the calendar turns: