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Remember to Save Time! Go least file for an extension – by “Pay Your Taxes by Debit or www.DMV.ca.gov. Online! April 15, you could be in for a Credit Card” at www.irs.gov for Q. I hear that it will soon be okay Q. How do I contact the DMV for help world of financial hurt. details.) If you use a credit card, to text using voice-operated devices. Is with technical issues I am experiencing That’s because the IRS make sure you can pay off the this true? with DMV’s online services? probably won’t give you a break balance within a few months; A. Yes! Current laws do not allow A. For assistance with technical issues on the penalties it levies on otherwise the accrued interest drivers to use electronic wireless while using our online services, please unpaid taxes unless you were might exceed the penalty. communications devices to write, send, call 1-877-563-5213. The Online Technical the victim of a natural disaster, Other payment options or read a text. Starting, January 1, 2013, Support Call Center business hours are: suffered death or serious include: Assembly Bill 1536 will allow drivers to Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8 a.m. illness in your immediate If you can pay the full use wireless communication devices that to 5 p.m., and Wednesday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. family, or experienced another amount within 120 days, you are specifically designed and configured The DMV is a department under the catastrophic event. may qualify for a Short-Term Extension. to allow voice-operated and hands-free Business, Transportation and Housing You must file your 2012 federal tax return If granted, you’ll still owe interest on your operation to dictate, send, or listen to a Agency, which is under the direction (or request an extension) by midnight on debt, but will avoid the application fee for text-based communication, and it is used of Acting Undersecretary Brian Kelly.Dolev65kev10/11/0100:481DrunkDriving.Sunglasses.eps126524 April 15, 2013 otherwise the penalty on any an installment agreement. in that manner while driving. 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