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posted Jun 9, 2020 12:10:52 PM

What is the number to contact the IRS?

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Level 15
Jun 9, 2020 12:12:27 PM

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.

Press 2 for personal or individual tax questions.
Then press 4 for all other inquiries
It should then transfer you to an agent.

Level 15
Jun 9, 2020 12:34:45 PM

Good luck getting a human. As far as I've heard, the IRS is still in shutdown mode for the Covid-19 stuff.