Tax Information

U.S. taxpayers in Israel that need assistance can contact either the tax assistance office in Philadelphia or our office in Paris. Taxpayers that have Internet access can also go to the main IRS page at http://www.irs.gov/.

A reminder: The filing deadline this year is extended to April 18, 2011. See http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=233910,00.html

Forms can be downloaded from the IRS web site at http://www.irs.gov/.

A list of local accountants familiar with U.S. tax law is also available on our site. 

Where to get Tax Assistance

The IRS office in Philadelphia is the principal office responsible for providing international tax assistance, such as answering questions related to tax law, foreign tax issues, and notices and bills. This office is open Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. (American) Eastern Standard Time and may be contacted by:

Phone: +1 (267) 941-1000
Fax: +1 (267) 941-1055
Email: www.irs.gov/help/page/0,,id=133197,00.html
Mail: Internal Revenue Service P.O. Box 920, Bensalem, PA 19020 USA   

Unresolved Tax Problems

If you have tried to resolve a tax problem but it has not been resolved in a timely manner or if an IRS action is causing you a significant hardship, you should contact the International Taxpayer Advocate by:

Phone: +1 (877) 777-4778 or +1 (787) 622-8940
Fax: +1 (787) 622-8933
Mail: Internal Revenue Service
Attn: Taxpayer Advocate Office
San Patricio Office Building, Room 200
7 Tabonuco Street
Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00966

PLEASE NOTE: The American Embassy in Tel Aviv assumes no responsibility for the professional ability or integrity of the persons or firms whose names appear on the list.

A State Department tax advisor will not be visiting Israel this year.