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My experience at Wheaton MD Tax Office – Andrew

Your Name (Can be Anonymous): Andrew Winters
Your Experience: I left after observing that there were at least 50 people on line and only one clerk attending everyone. This is ridiculous. Nobody should have to wait so long for service from the IRS.
Your Tax Office City: Wheaton
Your Tax Office State: MD
Your Wait Time: 2 hours

Time: May 28, 2015 at 4:24 pm

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How Do I Claim Earned Income Tax Credit?

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My husband won 14,000.00 at casino..Can he claim all the losing lotto tickets … to wash out taxes?

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How do I request a non-filing verification letter?

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