DETROIT — The Internal Revenue Service has announced a special event called Solution Saturday. The program offers personalized tax help to over four million taxpayers in the Metro Detroit area, one of only five cities around the country sponsoring the event. Assistance in Arabic will be available or you can bring your own translator.

For this special Saturday event in Detroit, taxpayers are encouraged to schedule appointments as soon as possible by calling 313.628.3120. Appointment lines will open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning on Monday October 26. While appointments are highly recommended, individuals without an appointment can also visit the IRS Detroit office on Solution Saturday.

In addition to the specialized tax help on Solution Saturday, IRS employees will set up information booths at each location. These booths will offer information on getting the most out of the new tax credits created by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, starting a new business, dealing with difficult tax issues, and navigating the many helpful IRS programs.

"We need to stay in touch with taxpayers and keep the lines of communication open for people who need tax help," said IRS Wage and Investment Commissioner, Rick Byrd. "Solution Saturday will be another way taxpayers can get access to the help they need to solve their unique issues."

Foreclosure, bankruptcy, payment plans, penalties, past-due tax returns and other complex tax issues can be a challenge for taxpayers. Many of these issues require contact with specific IRS departments and tax experts. Solution Saturday brings together IRS employees from across the agency to work face-to-face with taxpayers to address unique tax problems or issues.

"People can get help from the IRS website at IRS.gov, and they can call us at 1-800-TAX-1040," Byrd said. "Our goal with Solution Saturday is to offer people dealing with difficult financial situations another way to get help from the IRS."

The Detroit IRS offices hosting Solution Saturday will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on November 7. The office is located at 477 Michigan Avenue, 20th floor in Detroit. For an appointment call 313.628.3120.