How do I speak with an IRS representative?

Contact information is at the site below.

https://www.irs.gov/help/let-us-help-you

IRS phone number - Call wait times

Filing season (January-April)

• Wait times can average 8 minutes. Some phone lines may have longer wait times.
• Wait times are longer on Mondays and Tuesdays, during Presidents Day weekend and around the April tax filing deadline.
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Post-filing season (May-December)

• Wait times can average 15 minutes. Some phone lines may have longer wait times.
• Wait times are shorter Wednesday through Friday.

Our help lines are open Monday through Friday. Residents of Alaska and Hawaii should follow Pacific time. Phone lines in Puerto Rico are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time.

During periods of high call volume, you may receive the option to receive a return call once a customer service representative is available instead of waiting on hold. This option is available on most toll-free topics. A return call may be offered when wait times exceed 15 minutes and if a representative can be reached during regular IRS business hours.

Individuals

800-829-1040
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time

Businesses

800-829-4933
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time

Tax professionals

If you have a valid third-party authorization, contact the Practitioner Priority Service.
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time

Non-profit taxes

877-829-5500
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time

Estate and gift taxes (Form 706/709)

866-699-4083
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern time

Excise taxes

866-699-4096
​​​​​8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern time

Overseas callers

Use our International Services page.

Callers who are hearing impaired

TTY/TDD 800-829-4059