IRS offices in New York
The IRS operates Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TACs) for in-person tax services. New York has 18 TACs.
TACs handle:
- ITIN applications (Form W-7) — many TACs are designated as Certifying Acceptance Agents
- Identity verification for tax returns
- Account problems and balance-due payments
- Tax law questions (limited; most are routed to phone or IRS.gov)
- Tax form pickup (walk-in for forms only)
- Prior-year returns assistance
⚠️ All TAC visits require an appointment. Call the local office below OR the IRS appointment line at 844-545-5640.
IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers in New York
18 IRS TACs listed for New York. TACs handle in-person tax services including ITIN applications (Form W-7), identity verification, account problems, and tax-return assistance for prior years.
| Office | Address | Phone | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | 11A Clinton Ave., Albany, NY 12207 | (518) 427-4250 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Bethpage | 999 Stewart Ave., Bethpage, NY 11714 | (516) 576-7428 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Binghamton | 15 Henry St., Binghamton, NY 13901 | (607) 721-0338 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Bronx | 1200 Waters Place, Bronx, NY 10461 | (718) 536-3660 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Brooklyn | 420 Albee Square W, Brooklyn, NY 11201 | (718) 834-6559 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Buffalo | 130 South Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, NY 14202 | (716) 961-5100 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Elmhurst | 57-07 Junction Blvd., Elmhurst, NY 11373 | (347) 665-0171 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Holtsville | 5000 Corporate Court, Holtsville, NY 11742 | (631) 851-4726 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Jamestown | 201 W. Third St., Jamestown, NY 14701 | (716) 488-8723 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| New York (Downtown) | 290 Broadway, New York, NY 10007 | (212) 436-1000 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| New York (Harlem) | 2116 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd., New York, NY 10027 | (212) 803-1069 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Poughkeepsie | 191 Main St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 | (845) 451-7101 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Queensbury | 375 Bay Rd., Suite 102, Queensbury, NY 12804 | (518) 798-6047 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Rochester | 255 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14604 | (585) 269-7307 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Syracuse | One Park Place, 300 South State St., Syracuse, NY 13202 | (315) 448-0807 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Utica | 10 Broad Street, Utica, NY 13501 | (315) 793-1952 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| White Plains | 210 E. Post Rd., White Plains, NY 10601 | (914) 684-7302 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Yonkers Virtual Assistance | none, Yonkers, NY 10705 | none | none |
How to schedule an IRS TAC appointment in New York
- Choose the office most convenient for you above
- Call the office number OR the central appointment line: 844-545-5640
- Explain the reason for your visit (W-7 ITIN, identity verification, etc.)
- Schedule 2-4 weeks in advance during peak tax season (Jan-Apr)
- Confirm what original documents you must bring
Related procedural information
- ITIN — individual taxpayer ID without SSN — the federal procedure your TAC will help with
- Free tax prep (VITA + TCE) in New York — separate volunteer sites for low-income filers
- State income tax obligations in New York — state filings happen separately from IRS
- USCIS forms library — federal immigration forms
- Find an immigration attorney — for cross-border tax + visa interactions
Last verified: 2026-05-27. Source: IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center directory. General procedural information — not legal or tax advice. Always verify office hours and services before traveling.
Recent IRS appointment and ITIN context (2025-2026)
IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TACs) operate by appointment only — call 844-545-5640 to schedule. For ITIN W-7 in-person processing, only designated Certifying Acceptance Agent TACs can verify original passport documents (saves you mailing your passport to Austin, TX). The ITIN application fee is $0 (no IRS fee); third-party Acceptance Agent fees range from $50-$300 per applicant when not using a TAC directly.
H.R.1 / OBBBA effective 2026-05-29 did NOT change Form W-7 ITIN procedures, but the IRS publishes ITIN processing time updates monthly. Current processing time: approximately 7 weeks for new W-7 applications mailed to Austin Service Center. Renewals required for ITINs not used on a federal tax return for 3 consecutive years. The 2024 IRS Strategic Operating Plan allocated $80 billion in funding (later reduced) — TAC hours and locations may shift annually based on Congressional appropriations.
For free tax preparation: 11,000+ VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) sites nationwide serve households earning under approximately $64,000. TCE (Tax Counseling for the Elderly) sites serve taxpayers 60+. Find sites at irs.treasury.gov/freetaxprep or call 1-800-906-9887. VITA volunteers are IRS-certified annually and can prepare Forms 1040, 1040-SR, 1040-NR (limited), Schedule A, B, C (simple), EIC, Child Tax Credit, ACTC, education credits.
IRS Form W-7 and the Form 1040 series interact via Schedule 8812 (Credits for Qualifying Children and Other Dependents) — ITIN-only filers can still claim the $2,000 Child Tax Credit per qualifying child (US citizen or LPR child with SSN required). The Additional Child Tax Credit refundable portion is $1,700 for tax year 2025. Form 1040-NR filers face different rules; consult a TAC or VITA volunteer for nonresident-alien status questions.