These are all very large projects that will take several years to implement, but they are definitely steps in the right direction to help ensure top quality service to taxpayers. Plans are, of course, well under way for the 2000 filing season. Here again, the intention is to serve the American taxpayer in the best possible way. At this time, we plan to offer Saturday service at our office in Ford City, the headquarters office in Chicago, and the Willard Ice Building in Springfield. We will continue to offer toll-free telephone assistance 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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This is good news. As you may know, our goal is to have 80 percent of individual tax returns filed electronically by the year 2007. To accomplish this, we are striving to show taxpayers that e-filing is the preferred method to file. If you aren't already providing this service to your clients, I encourage you to participate in the IRS e-file program. To be approved as an ERO, you must submit Form 8633, Application to Participate in the IRS e-file Program , as soon as possible.