I need a number for the IRS where I can talk to a real person??

[Tonita · Accepted solution]

Call the IRS:  1-800-829-1040  hours 7 AM - 7 PM local time Monday-Friday

When calling the IRS do NOT choose the first option re: "Refund", or it will send you to an automated phone line.  

So after first choosing your language, then do NOT choose Option 1 (refund info).  Choose option 2 for "personal income tax" instead.

Then press 1 for "form, tax history, or payment".   

Then press 3 "for all other questions."

Then press 2 "for all other questions." 

- When it asks you to enter your SSN or EIN to access your account information, don’t enter anything.  

- After it asks twice, you will get another menu.

Then press 2 for personal or individual tax questions.

It should then transfer you to an agent.

[zaferyumak]

This doesn't work anymore. Option 2 is for lost or stolen tax return which takes you to option 1 once you enter SSN and other necessary information. It seems there is no way to speak with a live person. So annoying.

[zaferyumak]

I found a way:
Call [phone number removed] to make an appointment with your local tax office
Explain the situation to the operator and he/she helps you with your question

[zaferyumak]

I found a way:
Call [phone number removed] to make an appointment with your local tax office
Explain the situation to the operator and he/she helps you with your question

[squ3aky215]

Worked for me 8/6/18 thank you

[nabaregxzist]

I just did it and it doesn't work. I did the first step then waited, the second step didn't work so I just waited then they put me through to a rep.

[dennisanand]

I checked in dec and this works perfectly.

[lajward]

I just did this today Dec 20, 2018 and it worked to get to a live person. Albeit with a long wait for someone to answer, but it was less frustrating than fumbling through that horrible menu system into the black hole of everlasting despair.

[dneri15]

I just did this 2/5/2019 and it works. Thanks!

[ramram85]

i did it 2/12/2019 - people just need to read right the first time

[ramram85]

and the system is f*ing horrible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[kountryboy221]

Worked me on 2/17/19

[teala0041]

I just tried it and it still will not work. I have tried it twice today. I am over 22 days waiting on my taxes. This is aggravating

[shaleyd2]

I have friends that filed the same day as me getting theirs Friday. This is so irritating. I don’t understand how only a few people got updates! It’s not like we can call and ACTUAL person to ask what’s going on!!!