Connecticut
Connecticut Chapter of NATP
Chapter PresidentWilliam Van Hall
4 Highland Dr
Danbury, CT 06811-3606
203.798.9528
fax: 203.798.9528
william_van_hall@sbcglobal.net
Chapter EducationSAVE THE DATE, FRIDAY, JUNE 6TH. Looking for a great way to spend an after tax season Friday afternoon? On June 6th our Chapter will meet at noon in Waterbury at the Courtyard Marriott. We will begin with lunch, followed by presentations from Joseph McCarthy's group at the IRS. Joe is IRS senior stakeholder laison. He is a very welcome guest who always provides us with great speakers on current topics. We also hope to have a round table discussion with fellow members to discuss office data security and client management issues. You should soon receive an email with information in regard to registering for our "summer outing". If you have any questions, please contact Jerry Van Duinen at 203-245-3004, jerryvan@snet.net. All are welcome. Members and non members. Feel free to bring a friend, colleague, co-worker.
Chapter NewsThe Connecticut Chapter of NATP will hold its annual meeting on Friday, June 6th, at the Waterbury Courtyard Marriott at noon. The meeting will be followed by lunch and an afternoon education session. Please plan to join us. Current Board member, John Littel, is developing a system whereby members would be able to help other members in times of difficulty. DAVIS, Disaster Assurance Volunteers in Service, is a benefit you can elect in order to help your CT NATP members in times of need...and they would serve you in your time of need. Disasters can strike at any time: fire, flood, personal accident, sickness, hospitalization...how do we keep our practices functioning when we are not???? DAVIS is a new concept, still in the development stage. If you would like to learn more about DAVIS or if you would like to help John develop this program, please contact him at JLTAX@JLTAX.com or 203-481-0468. Are you interested in helping our CT State Chapter? We are currently seeking new Board members. Being on the State Chapter Board is a great way to expand your professional contacts, network, and help serve our Connecticut constituents. Please consider joining. Feel free to contact any current Board member to discuss responsibilities, time commitments, etc.
Board of DirectorsOfficers William Van Hall - President
4 Highland Dr
Danbury, CT 06811-3606
203.798.9528
Fax: 203.798.9528
william_van_hall@sbcglobal.net C. Gerard Van Duinen, MS CSA EA - Vice-President
41 Sportsman Hill Rd.
Madison, CT 06443
203.245.3004
Fax: 203.245.5712
jerryvan@snet.net Mary Aresimowicz - Treasurer
211 New Britain Rd., Suite 209
Kensington, CT 06037
860.827.8787
Fax: 860-224.4001
accountsm@snet.net Elinor Wilson, EA - Secretary
6 Ark Rd.
Clinton, CT 06413-1349
860.669.5524
Fax: 860.669.4586
wilsonfinservices@yahoo.com Board of Directors District #1 Fairfield County Iris Adler, EA
13 Bayberry Ln.
Norwalk, CT 06851-1601
203.847.1952
Fax: 203.847.1065
iris.adler.ea@snet.net Isabelle Brienza
714 Burr St.
Fairfield, CT 06824
203.319.0631
Fax: 203.319.0887
isabelle@brienza.com William Van Hall, EA - President
4 Highland Dr.
Danbury, CT 06811
203.798.9528
Fax: 203.798.9528
William_van_hall@SBCGlobal.net District #2 Litchfield & Hartford Counties Nancy Boland, CPA
PO Box 1336
Litchfield, CT 06759
860.361.9410
Fax: 860.248.8647
nboland@optonline.net Marie M. Dupree
11 Warwick Dr.
New Milford, CT 06776
860.355.5653
Fax: 860.355.5753
mdupree@mmdaccounting.com Heidi Parchmann, EA
291 Main St
PO Box 353
New Britain, CT 06050
860.225.5168
gparch1@aol.com District #3 New Haven County Cornelius E. Cobb - Past President
5 Schupp Rd.
Hamden, CT 06514
203.915.8333
Fax: 203.288.7552
c.cobb.accounts@snet.net John Littel
1052 Main Street
Branford, CT 06405
203.481.0468
Fax: 203.481.7088
JLTAX@JLTAX.com Joseph Mazza, EA
652 Boston Post Rd, Ste 1
Guilford, CT 06437
203.453.1313
Fax: 203.453.1818
joseph.mazza@snet.net C. Gerard Van Duinen, MS CSA EA - Vice-President
41 Sportsman Hill Rd.
Madison, CT 06443
203.245.3004
jerryvan@snet.net Elinor Wilson, EA - Secretary
6 Ark Rd.
Clinton, CT 06413-1349
860.669.5524
Fax: 860.669.4586
wilsonfinservices@yahoo.com Members At Large Mary Aresimowicz, EA - Treasurer
211 New Britain Rd., Suite 209
Kensington, CT 06037
860.827.8787
Fax: 860-224.4001
accountsm@snet.net Robert Hartmann, EA
141 State St.
Guilford, CT 06437
203.453.8925
Fax: 203.453.3085
hartmann.group@sbcglobal.net Marion Sgroi-Varano
211 New Britain Rd., Suite 209
Kensington, CT 06037
860.827.8787
Fax: 860.224.4001
msvarano@snet.net
Chapter CharityOur Chapter is proud to support the March of Dimes. During the past year we donated $235 to the March of Dimes from our total sales of bean bags for babies.
MembershipThe Connecticut Chapter currently has 400 members. Did you know that if you are a member of NATP and if you are registered with NATP as living in Connecticut, you are automatically a member of the Connecticut Chapter? Please let any Connecticut Chapter board member know if you have any State issues that we can help you with.
IRS Information/WorkshopsDear Connecticut Tax Practitioner: We know you are busy throughout the year and especially during filing season. IRS Stakeholder Liaison can help you save valuable time by providing the right number for the right resource and contact. A Practitioner Contact list with frequently used IRS contacts is below. Most of your questions can be answered by calling these numbers, but when you need additional assistance, let us connect you with the right information or expert. Local Contacts If you need assistance in Connecticut, contact one of the Stakeholder Liaison employees below, starting with the first (primary) specialist. - Joseph McCarthy
Phone: 860.756.4431
Fax: 860.756.4499
joseph.s.mccarthy@irs.gov
- Maggie Romaniello
Phone: 860.756.4432
Fax: 860.756.4499
margaret.a.romaniello@irs.gov
- Nancy Velez
Phone: 860.756.4416
Fax: 860.756.4499
nancy.velez@irs.gov
You may also contact the Area Manager for Stakeholder Liaison, Joseph M. Wynne, at 203.781.3133 or joseph.m.wynne@irs.gov. Provide Feedback and Suggestions to the IRS Stakeholder Liaison established the Issue Management Resolution System, or IMRS, to identify nationwide trends in the tax process that may call for changes to IRS policies, practices and procedures. Please participate by calling your local Specialist or sending an e-mail with a description of the issue. You may also help the IRS identify meaningful Taxpayer Burden Reduction opportunities by visiting our web site or contacting the Office of Taxpayer Burden Reduction. The Tax Gap IRS.gov supports you and your clients in correctly reporting income and deductible expenses through the Fact Sheet Series available on The Tax Gap page and with links to Audit Technique Guides that address common and unique industry issues and business activities. Electronic Services The IRS offers a wide range of electronic services at IRS.gov to assist you in your tax practice. In addition to e-file for Tax Professionals, we also offer a number of e-Services. Through e-Services you can submit powers-of-attorney, resolve client issues electronically, and instantly receive return/account transcripts and wage and income documents on your computer. Electronic Payment Options and The Electronic IRS are showcased on IRS.gov. Upcoming Practitioner Events We are your first point of contact for IRS sponsored seminars, phone forums, symposiums, and other practitioner events. Go to Tax Pro Events on our web site and sign up for our subscription e-mail, e-News for Tax Professionals, to get the latest IRS news and practitioner-related events in your state. Practitioner Contact Numbers Contacts are listed with the type of contact on the first line, the telephone number on the second line, and then the hours of operation. Note: Local Time - Alaska (AK) and Hawaii (HI) follow Pacific Time (PT). Practitioner Priority Service
866.860.4259
M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., local time IRS Tax Help Line for Individuals
800.829.1040
M-F, 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., local time Business and Specialty Tax Line
800.829.4933
M-F, 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., local time e-Help Desk (IRS Electronic Products)
866.255.0654
M-F, 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. CT (non-peak)
M-F, 6:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. CT (1/8/08 - 4/19/08)
Saturdays 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CT (1/8/08 - 4/29/08) Refund Hotline
800.829.1954
M-F, 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., local time
Automated Service available 24/7 Forms and Publications
800.829.3676
M-F, 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., local time National Taxpayer Advocate's Help Line
877.777.4778
M-F, 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., local time Local Taxpayer Advocate - Connecticut
860.756.4555
M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., local time Centralized Lien Payoff
800.913.6050
M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., local time Centralized Bankruptcy
800.913.9358
M-F, 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. ET Telephone Device for the Deaf (TDD)
800.829.4059
M-F, 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., local time Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) - for Businesses
800.555.4477
Automated Service available 24/7
Live assistance M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) - for Individuals
800.316.6541
Automated Service available 24/7
Live assistance M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Government Entities (TEGE) Help Line
877.829.5500
M-F, 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. CT
Complex Tax Law 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. CT Forms 706 and 709 Help Line
866.699.4083
M-F, 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., local time Automated Collection System (ACS) (Business)
800.829.3903
M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., local time Automated Collection System (ACS) (Individual)
800.829.7650
M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., local time Tax Fraud Referral Hotline
800.829.0433
Automated Service available 24/7 Employer Identification Number (EIN)
800.829.4933
M-F, 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., local time Excise Tax and Form 2290 Help Line
866.699.4096
M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. ET Information Return Reporting
866.455.7438
M-F, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET ITIN Program Office (Form W-7 and Acceptance Agent Program - Form 13551)
404.338.8963
Message Line: 24/7 hour operation IRS Federally Declared Disaster or Combat Zone Inquiries Hotline
866.562.5227
M-F, 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., local time | 
