How do I know if I need to contact the IRS?
Nathan Sanders
The main IRS phone number is 800-829-1040, but these other IRS phone numbers could also get you the help you need. The main IRS phone number is 800-829-1040, but that’s not the only IRS number you can call for help or to speak to a live person.
How do I talk to a IRS customer service representative?
Contact an IRS customer service representative to correct any agency errors by calling 800-829-1040. Customer service representatives are available Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time, unless otherwise noted (see telephone assistance for more information).
How to contact a real person at the IRS?
Choose option 2 for “Personal Income Tax” instead. Next, press 1 for “form, tax history, or payment”. Next, press 3 “for all other questions.” Next, press 2 “for all other questions.” When the system asks you to enter your SSN or EIN to access your account information, do NOT enter anything.
How to talk to someone at IRS about a refund?
How do you speak to a live person at the IRS? The IRS telephone number is 1-800-829-1040. The first question the automated system will ask you is to choose your language. Once you’ve set your language, do NOT choose Option 1 (regarding refund info). Choose option 2 for “Personal Income Tax” instead.
How to get a copy of the letter the IRS sent me?
When calling the IRS do NOT choose the first option re: “Refund”, or it will send you to an automated phone line. So after first choosing your language, then do NOT choose Option 1 (refund info). Choose option 2 for “personal income tax” instead. Then press 1 for “form, tax history, or payment”.
When to call the IRS for tax assistance?
The deadlines for individuals to file and pay most federal income taxes are extended to May 17, 2021. Get details on the new tax deadlines and on coronavirus tax relief and Economic Impact Payments. IRS live phone assistance is extremely limited at this time. For Economic Impact Payment questions, call 800-919-9835. Where’s My Refund?