Call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 for individual tax questions
Call the IRS at 1-800-829-4933 for business tax questions
Have your Social Security number or EIN ready
Have your tax return and any IRS notices ready
Call during IRS business hours
Follow the automated prompts to reach a live representative
Say “representative” or “agent” if prompted by the phone system
Be prepared to verify your identity
Take notes during the call
Ask for the representative’s name and badge number if provided
If you cannot get through, call again later
Use the IRS online account for account-related issues when possible
Use the IRS website to find the correct phone number for your issue
Use the TTY/TDD number if you are hearing impaired
Contact the Taxpayer Advocate Service if you have a serious unresolved tax problem