IRS Phone Numbers: How to Get Help with Tax Issues
The IRS, or Internal Revenue Service, is a federal agency which deals with tax issues. Often, consumers need help with various tax issues or have questions they need answered. There are a variety of IRS phone numbers available to help you. In this article you will learn about these various phone numbers and what each one is for:
Telephone assistance for individuals who need expert assistance preparing their tax returns can be obtained by calling 1-800-829-1040. Knowledgeable representatives are there between the hours of 7 am and 10 pm to answer all your individual tax return questions. If you are a business owner that needs assistance preparing business tax returns, you can call 1-800-429-4933 between the same hours. There are other numbers as well. For example, government entities and tax exempt persons and organizations can call 1-877-829-5500. You may have to wait awhile to get help depending on how busy the office is, but if you are patient and stay on the line someone will eventually help you.
Even the hearing impaired have their own number to call. 1-800-829-4059 (TDD) is the number for those who are hearing impaired and need help with tax issues. There are even international services for people who live outside of the United States. The numbers and hours of operation for international callers can be viewed on the IRS website. You can also get face to face assistance if there is a local IRS office in your area. On the IRS site, you can search for locations to see if there is one near you. The IRS site is also a vast resource which contains a variety of articles and resources relating to tax issues, in addition to downloadable tax forms and instructions.
If you need to report suspicious activity or fraud, there is a place on the IRS website where you can do this. You could also call any of the customer service numbers listed below and they can refer you to the proper department. One of the most commonly called IRS phone numbers is the Where’s My Refund automated number, which can be reached at 1-800-829-4477. You will not be able to talk to a live representative when you call this number, but you can get automated information about the status of your return.
