There was a chaotic scene at the IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center on South Gessner this weekend with long lines and frustration. Many people were turned away after waiting for hours.
There was a chaotic scene at the IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center on South Gessner in southwest Houston this weekend with long lines and frustration. Many people were turned away.
Many people in line told ABC13 that they filed their taxes a while back, then got a letter saying they had to verify their identity in person. At the IRS office on South Gessner on Saturday, hundreds of people stood in line, trying to get help during scheduled walk-in service before Monday's tax filing deadline.Hundreds of people stood in line outside the center on South Gessner, hoping to get help with their taxes before Monday's filing deadline. Instead, the center closed early, and people were left to wait outside.
The delays, according to the IRS, were because too many people showed up. Houston police also had to be called to help with crowd control.
Houston Help With Taxes When It The Deadline To File IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center On South Gessner
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