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Scranton PA Tax Office at 101 PENN AVE., 18503 – State Tax

Scranton PA State Tax Office at 101 PENN AVE SAMTERS BLDG RM 201 is here to help if you need to resolve a tax problem, have questions about how the tax law applies to your individual tax return, or you’re more comfortable talking with someone face-to-face, no appointment is necessary.

State Tax Office Scranton Scranton District Office 

PA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
SAMTERS BLDG RM 200
SCRANTON PA 18503-1970 
  
Phone: 570-963-4585
Fax: 570-963-4969
State Tax Office Scranton
PA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
SCRANTON DISTRICT OFFICE
SAMTERS BLDG RM 201
101 PENN AVE
SCRANTON PA 18563-1970
 

 
Area Operations Director
Phone: 570-963-4585
Fax: 570-963-4969
 
Assistant Area Operations Director
Phone: 570-963-4585
Fax: 570-963-4969
IRS Tax Office Scranton 409 Lackawanna Ave.
Scranton, PA 18503		 Monday-Friday – 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. 

 

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There is NO WAY I owe 1000’s of dollars in taxes, I was paying for college.

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Q) I think it was last year, I drove to Wilmington and tried to fix my “taxes owed” for 2012, 2013 and 2014. I knew there was NO way I owed the state because I was in college all three years and had 3 sons living at home. I emailed the stuff that the man asked… Continue Reading

I filed my 2016 taxes late and I’ve tried getting my transcript

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Q) Hello my name is Jerry, and I’m calling about my 2016 taxes. I filed my 2016 taxes late and I’ve tried getting my transcript so I can attend college. I kept getting letters saying that the IRS had no record of my 2016 taxes. After I completed my FAFSA, the University said that Veritax… Continue Reading

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I won $1,358 online in May of 2017. To this day no check sent. They sent me a 2017 1099-misc. Please advise me.

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Q) I won $1,358 online at a bingo site back in May of 2017. They zeroed out my account to process the winnings in mid June 2017 but to this date they still have not sent out the check or paid me. they sent me a 2017 1099-misc. I have repeatedly emailed them that they need… Continue Reading

I need an appointment to get a replacement ss card.

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I need an appointment to get a replacement ss card. I cannot call or go online because it keeps telling me my phone number is invalid. I have lived here since March 5,2020. I cannot get my drivers license for Colorado, because your office says closed until further notice. How can I drive legally with… Continue Reading

 I received a letter from the IRS. They say I owe $21,000 in taxes. I can’t pay this and I don’t know what to expect. Any advice would be appreciate

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Q) I received a letter from the IRS. They say I owe $21,000 in taxes and penalties. I can’t pay this and I don’t know what to expect. Any advice would be appreciated. A) Recommend you call the Tax Relief Hotline at 888-769-8983 for assistance.

What is a split refund?

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Q) What is a split refund? A) The IRS allows your refund to be split. A split refund lets you divide your refund, in any proportion you want, and direct deposit the funds into up to three different accounts with U.S. financial institutions. To allocate a split refund. you should use Form 8888 (PDF), Allocation of Refund, to request to have… Continue Reading

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Can we file our return electronically (e-filing)?

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Q) Can we file our return electronically (e-filing)? A) According to the IRS – Yes, you can file electronically (e-filing) using any filing status. The limitations are: It must be your original individual return (not an amended return), and You cannot have already filed a return. Filing your return electronically is faster, safer, and more accurate than mailing… Continue Reading

I am trying to figure out who has been claiming my child and getting eic for her

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Q) I am trying to figure out who has been claiming my child and getting eic for her A) According to the IRS ..… suspect or know of an individual or a business that is not complying with the tax laws on issues such as: False Exemptions or DeductionsKickbacksFalse/Altered DocumentFailure to Pay TaxUnreported IncomeOrganized CrimeFailure to Withhold… Continue Reading

How much does an student have to make before filing income tax return?

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Q) How much does an student have to make before filing income tax return? A) According to the IRS: If you are an unmarried dependent student, you must file a tax return if your earned and/or unearned income exceeds certain limits. To find these limits refer to Dependents under Who Must File, in Publication 501, Exemptions, Standard Deduction and Filing Information.… Continue Reading

Should I notify the IRS if I changed my address?

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Q) Should I notify the IRS if I changed my address? A) Yes, if you move, you should notify the IRS of your new address. We need to change our records so that any tax refunds due to you or any other IRS communications will reach you in a timely manner.  If you filed a joint… Continue Reading

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can i pay on line my taxes and get a receipt at the same time?

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Q) can i pay on line my taxes and get a receipt at the same time? A) Yes you can. According to the IRS website – The Easiest Way to Pay All Your Federal Taxes EFTPS® is a system for paying federal taxes electronically using the Internet, or by phone using the EFTPS® Voice Response System. EFTPS®… Continue Reading

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Do I have to pay taxes on my social security benefits?

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Q) Do I have to pay taxes on my social security benefits? A) According to the IRS: Social security benefits include monthly retirement, survivor, and disability benefits. They do not include supplemental security income (SSI) payments, which are not taxable. The amount of social security benefits that must be included on your income tax return and used… Continue Reading

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Will calling the IRS help me get my tax refund any faster?

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Q) Will calling the IRS help me get my tax refund any faster? A) According the the IRS: Calling the IRS will not speed up your refund. Our phone and walk-in representatives can only research the status of your refund if it has been 21 days or more since you filed electronically, more than 6 weeks since you… Continue Reading

How Do I Claim Earned Income Tax Credit?

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Q) How Do I Claim Earned Income Tax Credit? A) According to the IRS –  You need to file a tax return to claim Earned Income Tax Credit. Find out how—documents you need, common errors to watch for, the consequences of filing an Earned Income Tax Credit return with an error, how to get help preparing your return… Continue Reading

All employers must file a Form W-2

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Every employer engaged in a trade or business who pays remuneration, including noncash payments of $600 or more for the year (all amounts if any income, social security, or Medicare tax was withheld) for services performed by an employee must file a Form W-2 for each employee (even if the employee is related to the… Continue Reading

I lost my refund check. How do I get a new one?

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Q) I lost my refund check. How do I get a new one? A) According to the IRS: If you have lost your refund check, there are several options available to initiate a refund trace on your behalf. You can use the “Where’s My Refund?” system available through the IRS website. You can call the IRS toll-free number at… Continue Reading

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S Corporations

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S corporations are corporations that elect to pass corporate income, losses, deductions and credit through to their shareholders for federal tax purposes. Shareholders of S corporations report the flow-through of income and losses on their personal tax returns and are assessed tax at their individual income tax rates. This allows S corporations to avoid double… Continue Reading

Been trying to get “return transcript” for year ended 12/31/15

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Q) Been trying to get “return transcript” for year ended 12/31/15 to apply for financial aid for daughter’s college. Efiled 12/31/15 return in late Feb., recd refund in mid-March. Irs.gov is telling me i) tax year 2015 cannot be ordered and ii) address does not match their records. I’ve been living at same address for… Continue Reading

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How Do I File My Annual Return?

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To file your annual tax return, you will need to use Schedule C (PDF) or Schedule C-EZ (PDF) to report your income or loss from a business you operated or a profession you practiced as a sole proprietor. Schedule C Instructions (PDF) may be helpful in filling out this form. Small businesses and statutory employees with expenses of $5,000 or less… Continue Reading

Must I use a Joint account for my deposit if I am filing jointly?

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Q) Must I use a Joint account for my deposit if I am filing jointly? A) You can ask the IRS to direct deposit a refund from a jointly filed return into your account, your spouse’s account, or a joint account.  However, state and financial institution rules can vary, and you should first verify that your… Continue Reading

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not yet received the rest of my federal refund .. over 5000$

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Q) I received a letter saying that i hadn’t filed my 2013 and 2015 returns. They put the amounts owed for each year and said not to do anything if i agreed with the amounts they would apply them to my 2018 tax return on may 8th 2019. However its almost July and ive not… Continue Reading

 I want to know why I have not yet received my 2014 refund?

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Q) I want to know why I have not yet received my 2014 refund.I need to speak with someone concerning my 2014 tax return i have not yet received it. I ordered transcript from 2014 and 2015. The information on each 2014-2015 transcript are Identical but have different tracking numbers. I do not understand how my… Continue Reading

IRS denied my EITC last year, but I qualify this year, what should I do?

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Q) IRS denied my Earned Income Tax Credit  last year, but I qualify this year, what should I do? A) According to the IRS – If IRS denied or reduced your EITC for any year after 1996 for any reason other than a math or clerical error, you must qualify to claim the credit by meeting all… Continue Reading

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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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Q) My husband won 14,000.00 at casino in Delaware we live in Md. Can he claim all the losing lotto tickets he has lost this year to wash out taxes owed for this 14,000.00 winning. Also what is the tax percentage to Maryland and Federal for tax withholding on this amount. A) According o TurboTax.com… Continue Reading

How will I know if IRS received my tax return and it’s being processed?

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Q) How will I know if IRS received my tax return and it’s being processed? A) According to the IRS – You can use the Where’s My Refund? tool to follow your tax return from receipt to issuance of your refund. While your tax return is being processed you can follow it through three stages: Return Received,Refund Approved and Refund Sent.

I made a mistake on my federal return already filed. What should I do?

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Q)  I made a mistake on my federal return already filed. What should I do? A)  According to the IRS: It depends on the type of mistake that you made: Many mathematical errors are caught in the processing of the tax return itself so you may not need to correct these mistakes. If you did not… Continue Reading

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tried to get my 2018 tax return transcript but its saying no tax return available

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Q) I have tried to get my 2018 tax return transcript online but its saying no tax return available, i already filed it in April 15th 2019 and its only showing that a extension was filed. It was mailed off and its already the 8th week. What should I do? A) According to the IRS… Continue Reading

Will I see a date for my Tax refund right away?

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Q) Will I see a date for my Tax refund right away? A) According to the IRS: Where’s My Refund? will not give you a refund date right away. We must first receive your tax return and then we have to process it and approve your refund. Where’s My Refund? will give you a personalized date once your refund is… Continue Reading

I did not file my 2016 taxes.. how can i file without W2?

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Q) I did not file my 2016 taxes due to not ever being able to get my W2 from a company how can i file that if i don’t have the information. A) You can use Form 4852 and your last paystub to file income taxes. Failing that, you can use IRS Form 4852 to… Continue Reading

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I have not yet received my refund $5,171. I was told by H R Block that I didn’t owe

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Q) I have a problem I filed my taxes February 14 2019 it’s now December 27 2019 I have not yet received my refund $5,171. I was told by H R Block that I didn’t owe and should not run into any problems I guess they were wrong. So with all due respect could you… Continue Reading

I made a mistake and got more refund than I should. What should I do?

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Q) I made a mistake and got more refund than I should. What do I do? A) According to the IRS: Many mistakes are corrected in processing and a letter of explanation is mailed at the time the refund is issued. If the mistake was not corrected in processing, you need to: File an amended or corrected… Continue Reading

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How Do I Make My Quarterly Payments?

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Estimated tax is the method used to pay Social Security and Medicare taxes and income tax, because you do not have an employer withholding these taxes for you. Form 1040-ES, Estimated Tax for Individuals (PDF), is used to figure these taxes. Form 1040-ES contains a worksheet that is similar to Form 1040. You will need your prior… Continue Reading

All employers must file a Form W-2

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Every employer engaged in a trade or business who pays remuneration, including noncash payments of $600 or more for the year (all amounts if any income, social security, or Medicare tax was withheld) for services performed by an employee must file a Form W-2 for each employee (even if the employee is related to the… Continue Reading