IRS offices in Texas
The IRS operates Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TACs) for in-person tax services. Texas has 24 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 Texas
24 IRS TACs listed for Texas. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene | 500 Chestnut St, #109, Abilene, TX 79602 | (325) 676-5709 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Amarillo | 7201 W. Interstate 40, Amarillo, TX 79106 | (806) 359-2160 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Austin | 825 E. Rundberg Ln., Austin, TX 78753 | (512) 982-7940 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Corpus Christi | 606 N. Carancahua St., Suite1614, Corpus Christi, TX 78401 | (361) 903-1919 | none |
| Dallas | 1100 Commerce St., Room 121, Dallas, TX 75242 | (214) 413-6010 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| El Paso | 700 E. San Antonio Ave., El Paso, TX 79901 | (915) 834-6508 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Farmers Branch | 4050 Alpha Rd., Room 170, Farmers Branch, TX 75244 | (469)-801-0550 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Ft. Worth | 819 Taylor St., Room 6A14, Ft. Worth, TX 76102 | (682) 707-0177 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Harlingen | 1810 Hale Ave., Harlingen, TX 78550 | (956) 365-5185 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Houston (Downtown) | 1919 Smith St., Houston, TX 77002 | (346) 227-6860 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Houston (SE) | 8876 Gulf Freeway, Houston, TX 77017 | (713) 209-5021 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Houston (NW) | 12941 I45 N, Houston, TX 77060 | (713) 209-5498 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Houston (SW) Alliance | 8701 S. Gessner, Houston, TX 77074 | (281) 721-7021 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Longview | 913 N.W. Loop 281, Suite 212A, Longview, TX 75604 | (903) 297-3142 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Lubbock | 1205 Texas Ave. Room606, Lubbock, TX 79401 | (806) 401-8891 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Midland | 1004 N. Big Spring, Midland, TX 79701 | (432) 686-9977 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| San Angelo | 33 E. Twohig Ave., San Angelo, TX 76903 | (325) 653-0082 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| San Antonio | 8122 Datapoint Dr., Suite 210, San Antonio, TX 78229 | (210) 841-2090 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Texarkana | 500 N. Stateline Ave., Suite 501, Texarkana, TX 75501 | (903)794-8214 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Texarkana Virtual Assistance | none, Texarkana, TX 75501 | none | none |
| Tyler | 909 E.S.E. Loop 323 Room 300, Tyler, TX 75701 | (903) 561-2732 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Waco | 6801 Sanger Ave., Ste 1000, Waco, TX 76710 | (254) 741-2312 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Wichita Falls | 4309 Jacksboro Hwy., Wichita Falls, TX 76302 | (940) 766-6317 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Wichita Falls Virtual Assistance | none, Wichita Falls, TX 76302 | none | none |
How to schedule an IRS TAC appointment in Texas
- 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 Texas — separate volunteer sites for low-income filers
- State income tax obligations in Texas — 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.