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Child Citizenship Act of 2000

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Information on Marriage in Venezuela

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Federal Benefits Unit

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Absentee Voting Overseas (FAQ)

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TAX ASSISTANCE

Volunteer Tax Assistance | Tax Exchange Rates 2004 | Accounting Firms Providing Preparation of U.S. Income Tax Returns | Notarial Services | IRS Forms and Publications | Tax Information for Citizens Living Abroad | Important Addresses and Phone Numbers | State Tax Forms Offices | Missing your refund? | Frequently Asked Tax Questions

Volunteer Embassy & Consulate Tax Assistance -- VECTA

VECTA members volunteer on a regular basis to provide tax assistance to U.S.

citizens and others in Venezuela who are required to file with the Internal Revenue Service. Volunteers are available every second Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the American Citizen Services Unit. Please check the calendar provided below for dates. To avoid inconvenience, please read information on Embassy security procedures and requirements prior to your visit.

CALENDAR

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Tax Exchange Rates 2007

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Accounting Firms Providing Preparation of U.S. Income Tax Returns

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Notarial Services

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IRS Forms and Publications

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Tax Information for Citizens Living Abroad

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Important Addresses and Phone Numbers

Note that phone numbers and addresses can change without notice

Internal Revenue Service IRS website http://www.irs.gov

Mailing Address for Overseas Filers

  • If sent by regular mail:
  • Internal Revenue Service
    Philadelphia, PA 19255

  • If sent by Fedex, DHL:
  • Internal Revenue Service
    Guard Station
    Philadelphia Service Center
    11601 Roosevelt Blvd
    Philadelphia PA 19154

    Other IRS offices

    San Juan de Puerto Rico
    Internal Revenue Service
    Assistant Commissioner (International)
    Mercantil Plaza Bldg. Room GF 05
    Ponce de León Avenue, Stop 271/2
    Hato Rey, Puerto Rico 00917

    Phone: (787)759-5100
    Fax: (787)759-4535

    Useful Phone Numbers (IRS Customer Service hours are Monday - Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. EST)

    IRS International Customer Service
    Phone: (202) 874-1460
    Fax: (202) 874-1752

    IRS Internal Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINS) Unit
    Phone: (215) 516-4846

    Philadelphia Service Center
    Phones: (800) 829-7157; (215) 516-7157 / 2000
    Fax: (215) 516-2335

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    State Tax Forms Offices

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    Missing your refund?

    Call: 1-800-829-4477
    (Refunds should be received after 6-8 weeks)

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    Frequently Asked Tax Questions

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    — Contact Information —

    CARACAS

    Citizenship, Passports, Notarials
    Telephone: +58 (212) 975-6411

    Emergency Services Only:
    Telephone: +58 (212) 975-6411

    Fax: +58 (212) 907-8199

    E-mail: acsvenezuela@state.gov

    After Hours Emergency:
    Telephone: +58 (212) 975-6411

    MARACAIBO

    Citizenship, Passports, Notarials
    Telephone: +58 (0261) 797-8323 to 25

    Hours: Mondays 08:15 a.m. to
    12:15 p.m.

    Address: Centro Venezolano Americano de Zulia (CEVAZ). Calle 63 #3E-60. Maracaibo, Zulia