Connecticut
Connecticut Chapter of NATP
Chapter PresidentWilliam L Van Hall, EA
4 Highland Dr
Danbury, CT 06811-3602
Phone: 203.798.9528
Fax: 203.798.9528
william_van_hall@sbcglobal.net
Chapter EducationSAVE THE DATE: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24TH The Connecticut Chapter of NATP will hold its fall conference at the Cromwell Courtyard Marriott. We are pleased to have David Mellem back as our speaker for the day. Registration information is available in our fall newsletter-please see attached. Please contact Jerry van Duinen at 203-245-3004, jerryvan@snet.net with any questions. Our Chapter held its spring conference on Friday, June 6th, at the Courtyard Marriott. Our half day meeting began with an informal buffet lunch followed by a presentation from Joseph McCarthy and Maggie Romaniello, IRS stakeholder laisons. Joe and Maggie updated us on IRS penalty provisions and the new third party disclosure rules. We closed the afternoon with a roundtable discussion. Members shared practice and procedure issues in their offices. The opportunity to meet with colleagues and discuss these topics was most useful. For more information and a registration form, click here.
Chapter NewsThe Connecticut Chapter of NATP held its annual meeting on Friday, June 6th, at the Waterbury Courtyard Marriott. We were fortunate to have Sally Fahey, NATP National secretary, attend our meeting and spend the day with us. Sally encouraged us to use NATP as a resource for Federal tax updates, research issues and member benefits. We enjoyed her input and we thank her for attending. 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 L Van Hall, EA - President
4 Highland Dr
Danbury, CT 06811-3602
Phone: 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 Nancy Boland, CPA - Secretary
PO Box 1336
Litchfield, CT 06759
860-361-9410
Fax 860-248-8647
nboland@optonline.net 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 V Brienza, CPA
714 Burr St
Fairfield, CT 06824-7156
Phone: 203.319.0631
Fax: 203.319.0887
drmikeb@brienza.com William L Van Hall, EA
4 Highland Dr
Danbury, CT 06811-3602
Phone: 203.798.9528
Fax: 203.798.9528
william_van_hall@sbcglobal.net District #2 Litchfield & Hartford Counties Nancy J Boland, CPA
PO BOX 1336
Litchfield, CT 06759-1336
Phone: 860.361.9410
Fax: 860.248.8647
nboland@optonline.net Heidi Parchmann, EA
Liberty Tax Service
55 Peria Dr
Rocky Hill, CT 06067-1741
Phone: 860.225.5168
Fax: 860.225.3338
gparch1@aol.com District #3 New Haven County Cornelius E Cobb
C Cobb Accounts LLC
5 Schupp Rd
Hamden, CT 06514-2026
Phone: 203.288.9166
Fax: 203.288.7552
sonnycobb@sbcglobal.net John Littel
1052 Main St
Branford, CT 06405-7700
Phone: 203.481.0468
Fax: 203.481.7088
jltax@jltax.com Joseph S Mazza, EA
Mazza & Associates LLC
652 Boston Post Rd Ste 1
Guilford, CT 06437-2720
Phone: 203.453.1313
Fax: 203.453.1818
joseph.mazza@snet.net C Gerard Van Duinen, MS CSA EA
Van Duinen Financial Svcs
41 Sportsman Hill Rd
Madison, CT 06443-2431
Phone: 203.245.3004
Fax: 203.245.5712
jerryvan@snet.net Elinor A Wilson
6 Ark Rd
Clinton, CT 06413-1349
Phone: 860.669.5524
Fax: 860.669.4586
wilsonfinservices@yahoo.com Members At Large Mary E Aresimowicz, EA
Accounts Management Inc
211 New Britain Rd Ste 209
Kensington, CT 06037-3168
Phone: 860.827.8787
Fax: 860.224.4001
accountsm@snet.net Robert J Hartmann, EA
The Hartmann Group
141 State St
Guilford, CT 06437-2471
Phone: 203.453.8925
Fax: 203.453.6219
hartmann.group@sbcglobal.net Marion Sgroi-Varano, EA
Accounts Management Inc
211 New Britain Rd Ste 209
Kensington, CT 06037-1459
Phone: 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 | 
