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DDollar
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How can I return a refund yo the IRS?

You should contact the IRS if you believe you need to return a refund.  You can reach them by calling:

Before you call, make sure you know or have the following information handy:

  • Social Security cards and birth dates for those who were on the return you are calling about
  • An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) letter if you don’t have a Social Security number (SSN)
  • Filing status – Single, Head of Household, Married Filing Joint or Married Filing Separate
  • Your prior-year tax return. We may need to verify your identity before answering certain questions
  • A copy of the tax return you’re calling about
  • Any letters or notices we sent you

IRS phone numbers

Customer service representatives are available Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time, unless otherwise noted. Residents of Alaska and Hawaii follow Pacific time. Puerto Rico phone lines are open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time.

Individuals:

800-829-1040

Businesses:

800-829-4933

People with hearing impairments:

800-829-4059 (TDD) See Tax Topic 102.

Exempt organizations, retirement plan administrators, and government:

877-829-5500 (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time)

Estate and gift:

866-699-4083 (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern time; Forms 706 United States Estate (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax Return and 709, United States Gift (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax Return only)

Excise tax function:

866-699-4096 (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern time)

If you live outside the United States

Hours of availability vary by location. Please see our International Services page.

Face-to-face assistance

In certain areas, the IRS has local offices you may visit to receive assistance. All offices operate by appointment.


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How can I return a refund yo the IRS?

Why do you need to return it?  Do you need to amend your return and pay some back?
DDollar
Expert Alumni

How can I return a refund yo the IRS?

You should contact the IRS if you believe you need to return a refund.  You can reach them by calling:

Before you call, make sure you know or have the following information handy:

  • Social Security cards and birth dates for those who were on the return you are calling about
  • An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) letter if you don’t have a Social Security number (SSN)
  • Filing status – Single, Head of Household, Married Filing Joint or Married Filing Separate
  • Your prior-year tax return. We may need to verify your identity before answering certain questions
  • A copy of the tax return you’re calling about
  • Any letters or notices we sent you

IRS phone numbers

Customer service representatives are available Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time, unless otherwise noted. Residents of Alaska and Hawaii follow Pacific time. Puerto Rico phone lines are open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time.

Individuals:

800-829-1040

Businesses:

800-829-4933

People with hearing impairments:

800-829-4059 (TDD) See Tax Topic 102.

Exempt organizations, retirement plan administrators, and government:

877-829-5500 (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time)

Estate and gift:

866-699-4083 (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern time; Forms 706 United States Estate (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax Return and 709, United States Gift (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax Return only)

Excise tax function:

866-699-4096 (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern time)

If you live outside the United States

Hours of availability vary by location. Please see our International Services page.

Face-to-face assistance

In certain areas, the IRS has local offices you may visit to receive assistance. All offices operate by appointment.


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