Call the IRS at 800-829-1040 for individual tax questions
Call the IRS at 800-829-4933 for business tax questions
Call the IRS at 800-829-0922 for refund status
Call the IRS at 800-908-4490 for identity theft or fraud issues
Call the IRS at 800-829-4059 for TTY/TDD assistance
Call early in the morning for shorter wait times
Avoid calling on Mondays and during peak filing season if possible
Have your Social Security number or EIN ready
Have your tax return, notice, or letter available
Follow the automated prompts and choose the option for existing account or tax issue
Say “representative” or “agent” when prompted
Be persistent if the system loops you back to automation
Use the IRS online account for some issues before calling
Contact the IRS through the number on any notice you received if applicable
Call the Taxpayer Advocate Service at 877-777-4778 for unresolved hardship cases