Chris Abele and Herb Kohl and Taxes

I think Herb Kohl's most recent newsletter might be of interest to Chris Abele.

From Kohl:

Tax time is stressful for everyone, especially in this tight economy where every dollar counts. I know how complicated it can be to fill out tax forms and deal with the IRS, and I want to let you know about some good places to go for help this tax season.

If you still need to file your tax return this year, free tax preparation services are available for many individuals and families. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) locations throughout Wisconsin generally serve people who make less than $49,000 a year. For elderly taxpayers, the AARP offers a similar service.

A list of VITA locations in Wisconsin is available here. AARP locations near you can be found here.

Another excellent resource for taxpayers is the Taxpayer Advocate Service. This is an independent agency within the IRS that speaks for the taxpayer – not the tax collector. If you are having a problem with the IRS that you are unable to resolve, you can call 1-877-777-4778 to speak to a taxpayer advocate who will fight for you. You can also visit the Taxpayer Advocate’s website to learn more about their work and leave your own feedback for how to improve the tax system.

For more information on these resources and other helpful links, I encourage you to visit my Tax Time Assistance Web page. In addition to the resources listed above, my website has information on getting paper tax forms and making your voice as a taxpayer heard at the IRS. As always, my office is also available to assist you. If you have additional questions, please call 800-247-5645.

Tax time is never easy, but I hope these tools will help make it a little less difficult this year.

Sincerely,

Chris Abele probably doesn't find tax time stressful.

Slap a $2.3 million tax lien on him. No big whoop.

He should be concerned about paying his share required by law, but he's not troubled by certainties in life like taxes.

I wonder if death bothers him.