we can't speak for the IRS so it's best to contact them. use the phone number on the letter if it's different than 800-829-1040
if no number
Call 800-829-1040
- Choose your language,
- Then choose option 2
- Then 1
- Then 3
- Then 2
- When it asks you to enter your SSN or EIN do nothing – wait - - After it asks twice, you will get another menu
- Then 2
- Then 3
It should then transfer you to an agent. Note when its phone line are busy you may be on hold for a long while or disconnected