AUGUSTA – The Internal Revenue Service has established a special toll-free telephone number for taxpayers whose ability to meet their federal tax obligations has been affected by the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. People with tax issues related to the attacks can call (866) 562-5227.

Taxpayers can call the number between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Taxpayers with questions not related to the terrorist attacks should visit the IRS Web site or call the regular IRS toll-free number at (800) 829-1040.