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                         February 8, 2002

Helpful information to keep handy

Use the local phone numbers only if they are not a long distance call for you. Otherwise, use the listed 800 number.

Individuals (not businesses) that live in any county except Nassau, Rockland, Suffolk and Westchester or the New York City area, (Form 1040) should be sent to the IRS, Holtsville, N.Y., 00501-0002. This address is valid for taxpayers expecting a refund.

For individuals that live in any county except those listed above, that are filing Form 1040 and need to make a payment, the address is IRS, Holtsville, N.Y., 00501-0102. Note the difference in the zip code.

Call 1-800-829-1030 (Hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday). During the tax-filing season, the IRS will include a 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday service.

Call 1-800-829-4059 (TDD). Hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday. During the tax filing season, the IRS will include a 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday service.

Call 1-800-829-4477. This service is available 24 hours a day.

For those wanting assistance in person, the local IRS tax office locations and phone numbers are as follows:

Kingston: 153 Sawkill Rd., 845-339-5384

New Windsor: 300 Commerce Dr., 845-561-8990

Poughkeepsie: 191 Main St., 845-452-2220