The IRS has set up 1-800-829-1954 for taxpayers to seek assistance for refund information: 1-800-TAX-FORM to alter information on your submitted tax form: and 1-877-777-4778 for general assistance.Get the full story here.
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Unfortunately in our business we hear about too many scam companies and phone businesspeople who take advantage of unsuspecting consumers. For the legitimate companies, good phone service, a toll free number and a virtual office system can help bring immediate trust to the mind of the consumer. They will see a solid, reputable company behind that phone system and toll free number. good phone systems and toll free phone numbers provide a sense of security for customers. By offering this service, bona fide business owners can distinguish themselves from the frauds. Most customers equate a toll free number with an established business. A business owner who offers a toll free number for clients and customers will differentiate itself from the deceptive companies.
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The economy is rallying but there is a lag time for new jobs and the unemployment rates are still quite high, even still rising in some states. To address the needs of the unemployed, some states are using toll free numbers to provide information and resources. For instance, New Mexico has launched a new toll free number to help unemployed people claim jobless benefits. The new number, 1-877-664-6984, has service available in English and Spanish.
People seeking unemployment insurance can do their weekly certification and reset their personal identification number using the toll-free telephone number without having to call a state Department of Workforce Solutions customer service representative. The new service has 999 incoming lines and is available 24 hours a day.
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The 2010 Census is underway. Among other things, the results will determine federal funding to individual communities. If residents have not received a Census Form by April 12 or have not been visited by a Census Taker, they should call one of the Bureau’s toll-free help lines:
English: 1-866-872-6868
Chinese: 1-866-935-2010
Korean: 1-866-955-2010
Russian: 1-866-965-2010
Spanish: 1-866-928-2010
Vietnamese: 1-866-945-2010
TDD (Telephone Display Device for the hearing impaired): 1-866-783-2010
Puerto Rico (in English): 1-866-939-2010
Puerto Rico (in Spanish): 1-866-929-2010
The 2010 Census Form consists of 10 questions and takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. And, residents are assured by law that the Census Bureau cannot share an individual’s responses with anyone, including other federal agencies and law enforcement entities.
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We are not surprised at all the feedback we are getting over recent media coverage of the impact on toll free numbers on the corporate world, entertainment and hospitality industry, internet companies and personal use. It seems every day some outlet does a story about toll free phone numbers. The advantages of 1-800 numbers are now widely recognized and reported by various media outlets. It can take new businesses several years to create an established professional image. But start-up entrepreneurs now have an opportunity to win customer confidence literally overnight. The day they start offering potential customers a 1-800 number, they reap the benefits of this proven marketing tool.
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As telecommunications experts, we continue to spread the word about the scarcity of good toll free numbers and to keep you posted about the suspected release of new 855 (and possible 844) area code numbers by the FCC. Business owners should be prepared. With the economy still unsteady, this dearth of available 1-800 numbers comes at a time when economists are advising business owners to shift their marketing tactics to direct response—including using toll free to attract consumers and sustain relationships with existing customers on a personal level. Getting good numbers, with supplies dwindling, is becoming a challenge. The best advice is to obtain a good toll free phone number today from a reputable provider.
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Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell advised residents impacted by last weekend’s storm that they can call the state Insurance Department’s toll free phone number at 800-203-3447 with questions about claims. “The destruction that Fairfield County experienced from this storm was like nothing I have ever seen,” Governor Rell said. “Thousands of towering trees were blown over while countless houses and vehicles were damaged by debris.” Residents can also visit the state Insurance Department’s website at http://www.ct.gov/cid to get tips for making the claims process easier.
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The automobile industry is not the first business to use toll free phone lines en masse during a crisis that creates a major sales movement–but at the moment it may be the industry with the most going on. Coming off 18 months of lackluster sales and with Toyota in a tailspin, automakers are offering unprecedented deals on leases and sales to move cars off their lots. Zero interest loans, rebates, monthly lease payments reduced. And their toll free phone lines are ringing off the hook as buyers take advantage of the deals. March is looking to be a banner month for auto sales.
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If you are concerned about your federal tax refund is right now, you can call toll free for information. The IRS “Where’s My Refund?” Web page that allows taxpayers to track their government checks isn’t working, so inquiries are being routed to the agency’s toll-free phone line at 1-800-829-1954. The IRS says refund information typically is available 72 hours after the agency acknowledges it received a return filed online, and three-four weeks after a return is mailed. Amended tax returns may take two-three months to process. Anyone who filed an amended return more than two months ago may inquire of its status by calling 1-800-829-1040. Filers outside the United States may call 215-516-2000.
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Just how many quality custom toll free phone numbers remain available for new subscribers? This is a question that pops up frequently and an issue of constant concern for those of us in the telecommunications industry. With a limited number of numerical possibilities and increased interest in obtaining the remaining toll free phone numbers, the supply could eventually be gone. But the good news is two-fold. First, there are still providers that can supply a good custom number with any of the four area codes (800, 888, 877 and 866) and there is an anticipated turn-about within the next year or so. New numbers (the new 855 area codes) are expected to be released to replenish supplies.
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