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U.S. Cititzen Services

U.S. Income Tax Information

There is no Internal Revenue Service (IRS) representative in Sarajevo, however, the IRS has a significant amount of information available online at www.irs.gov, including all needed forms. We recommend that you obtain your tax forms online. The consular staff in Sarajevo is not able to assist you with your tax questions, or help you determine which IRS forms you may need to file.

Contacting the IRS

Telephone Services (Available 24 hours)

  • Individuals: 1-800-829-1040
  • Businesses: 1-800-829-4933

The Philadelphia Service Center services all overseas filers, including military personnel stationed abroad. When responding to a specific bill or notice use the contact information provided on the bill or notice.
Philadelphia Service Center

Customer Service Phone: 1-215-516-2000
Hours: Mon-Fri 6:00 am - 11:00 pm
Customer Service Fax: 1-215-516-2555/3256*
Fax for Transcripts of Returns: 1-215-516-2931/1311/1322
Refund Inquiries: 1-800-829-1954
TeleTax: 1-800-829-4477 - Available 24 hours

E-Services Help Desk: 1-512-416-7750
Fax Instructions for Philadelphia Service Center:
Fax Instructions for PSC: The Fax Service CANNOT BE USED to transmit first (original) filed tax returns. Documents transmitted to the Philadelphia Service Center should contain ONLY information which was specifically requested by the IRS and a cover sheet containing the following information:

To: Tax Examiner and/or Employee Profile Number (located on notice)
Your Taxpayer Info: Name, Address, Phone, and Fax numbers
Your Taxpayer ID#: Social Security/Tax Identification Number
Your Subject Matter: The reason why you are contacting IRS

Regional IRS Office for Europe

The Regional IRS Office is located at the American Embassy in Paris, France. The telephone number is 331 4312 2555. At this number you can hear a recording of specific information, or you can select the option to be transferred to a tax specialist to discuss any tax question. You can also contact the IRS Office in Paris by fax at 331 4312 4752, or e-mail at irs.paris@irs.gov.

Completed tax returns may be mailed to:
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19255-0215

For Courier Service:
PHILADELPHIA SERVICE CENTER
11601 ROOSEVELT BLVD.
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19154
PHONE: (215) 516-2000

ITIN - Form W-7
IRS Philadelphia Service Center
ITIN Unit
P.O. Box 447
Bensalem, PA 19020

For Collection / Levy Status Account Problems:
Phone: 1-215-516-2004
Fax: 1-215-516-6931

International Taxpayer Advocate Service

Internal Revenue Service
San Patricio Office Center, Room 200
7 Tabomico Street
Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00966
Phone: 1-787-622-8930
Fax: 1-787-622-8933

Tax Information for Citizens Abroad

Form Requests

  • Tax forms distribution center : 1-800-829-3676
  • FAX on Demand (available 24 hours): 1-703-368-9694 - Use voice unit on machine.
  • Forms are available on line at http://www.irs.gov
  • U.S. military personnel can pick up tax forms from their unit tax advisor or from many base libraries.
  • Most forms are also available on CD-ROM as "Publication 1"