Pennsylvania Tax Relief Professionals

Pennsylvania has unique tax codes, operational processes, and resolution options. If you're dealing with a state tax problem, a local pro has the knowledge and experience required to solve that problem. Additionally, local tax pros are focused on providing their clients with the highest level of personalized services. In contrast, the big tax relief firms tend to lack experience with the tax laws in Pennsylvania, and they are notorious for using aggressive sales tactics to push clients into programs that aren't necessarily the best option for their situations.

There are three tax professionals who can represent you in front of the IRS or the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue: tax attorneys, certified public accountants (CPAs), and enrolled agents (EAs). All of these pros can help you make payment arrangements, apply for settlements, deal with audits, dispute tax assessments, and appeal unwanted collection actions, but generally, only a tax attorney can represent you in court. When hiring a tax pro, look for someone who has experience with your tax problem. 

If you want in-person assistance, the IRS has the following locations in Pennsylvania. Call (844) 545-5640 to ask about hours or to make an appointment:

Altoona

1601 Eleventh Ave.

Altoona, PA 16601

Bethlehem

3 W. Broad St.

Bethlehem, PA 18018

Cranberry

230 Executive Dr., Suite 100

Cranberry Township, PA 16066

Erie

1314 Griswold Plaza

Erie, PA 16501

Harrisburg

30 North Third Street, Room 717

Harrisburg, PA 17108

Horsham

200 Lakeside Dr.

Horsham, PA 19044

Johnstown

319 Washington St.

Johnstown, PA 15901

King of Prussia

601 South Henderson Rd.

King of Prussia, PA 19406

Lancaster

36 E. King Street

Lancaster, PA 17602

Media

1400 North Providence Road

Media, PA 19063

Monroeville

4314 Old William Penn Highway

Monroeville, PA 15146

Philadelphia

600 Arch St.

Philadelphia, PA 19106

Pittsburgh

1000 Liberty Ave.

Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Reading

201 Penn St.

Reading, PA 19601

Scranton

409 Lackawanna Ave, Suite 600

Scranton, PA 18503

Washington

162 West Chestnut Street

Washington, PA 15301

Wilkes Barre

7 North Wilkes-Barre Blvd.

Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

York

2670 Industrial Highway

York, PA 17402

At all of the above IRS locations, you can ask questions about your account and get basic help with tax law issues. You can also make payments with checks or money orders, and some locations accept cash if you have the exact change. Additionally, you can pick up tax forms, apply for payment plans on back taxes, and file Form 911 to request assistance from the Taxpayer Advocate Service.

LITCs offer tax help to people who meet income guidelines or other eligibility requirements. Typically, to get help, your income must be at or below 250% of the poverty line, and you must be dealing with an issue related to $50,000 or less in tax. Here are the LITCs in Pennsylvania with their phone numbers:

Misericordia University LITC

City: Dallas

Phone: 570-674-6172

Philadelphia Legal Assistance Taxpayer Support Clinic

City: Philadelphia

Phone: 215-981-3800

Temple Law School LITC

City: Philadelphia

Phone: 215-204-8948

University of Pittsburgh School of Law LITC

City: Pittsburgh

Phone: 412-648-1300

Villanova Federal Tax Clinic

City: Villanova

Phone: 888-829-2546 , 610-519-4123

Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Services LITC

City: Washington

Phone: 800-846-0871 , 724-225-6170

Susquehanna Legal Aid for Adults and Youth

City: Williamsport

Phone: 570-884-4174

MidPenn Legal Services Low Income Taxpayer Clinic

City: York

Phone: 844-675-7829

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