The best way to get help is through your local Taxpayer Advocate's office.

Panel members referred her to the district's taxpayer advocate and promised to help.

The taxpayer advocate also criticized some of the techniques used by private collectors.

- "has proven to be an effective taxpayer advocate and his positions on the issues"

Ms. Galant says these "taxpayer advocates" play "an important role" in their community, and they certainly can.

For more information on the Taxpayer Advocate, click here.

Fax or mail the form to your Local Taxpayer Advocate.

The bill, which President Clinton said he would speedily sign, also strengthens the role of a taxpayer advocate.

New citizen advocacy panels, a stronger taxpayer advocate, phone lines open 24 hours a day, relief for innocent taxpayers.

Contact your local Taxpayer Advocate's office for certified help with your tax returns.