Call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 for individual tax questions
Call the IRS at 1-800-829-4933 for business tax questions
Call the IRS at 1-800-829-4059 for TTY/TDD services
Have your Social Security number or EIN ready
Have a copy of your tax return and any IRS notices ready
Call early in the morning for shorter wait times
Use the IRS website to find the correct phone number for your issue
Follow the automated prompts to reach the right department
Be prepared to verify your identity
Ask for the representative’s name and badge number if needed
Keep notes of the date, time, and details of the call
If you cannot get through by phone, use IRS online tools or mail responses to notices