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

[trish-gochnour]

Have you spoken to an actual person??  The way I see it the best time to call is at 1pm or after.    

[partrice30]

I haven't spoken to anyone. What number should I call? What should I do?

[childers-kelly]

Worked for me! Follow the recommended answer above exactly. 3/14/2019  fivethirty PM PST

[childers-kelly]

Worked for me! Follow the recommended answer above exactly. 3/14/2019  fivethirty PM PST

[Anonymous]

Worked for me. 3/26/19

[kdoyle625]

Worked for me 3/27/19  I called at 9am eastern time.  I did not have to hold more than 10 seconds.

Filed 2/18 and accepted by IRS 2/19.  Estimated direct deposit date 3/11.  IRS. gov says still processing.

[madiepaisley]

kdoyle625 it could be under review. that's what's happened to me. accepted 2/2, est deposit was 2/22 -- still waiting. double check nothing was left off your return.

[garcia9669]

The instructions offered by the original post above are a bit confusing for some.  I'll try and be more clear:
Set aside 30 minutes to one hour. Make sure your phone is charged.
Gather your things, you'll need something to write on; your SSN, full name, date of birth, current and possibly your previous address, you should also have your tax bill, tax return or tax transcript, and any other tax records you are calling about as well.

Dial the IRS:  at the number ending in 1040.  (turbotax does not allow commenters to post phone numbers) hours 7 AM - 7 PM local time Monday-Friday

TO SPEAK TO A PERSON DO THIS:

Choose your language.

PRESS 2 for "personal income tax."

PRESS 1 for "form, tax history, or payment".   

PRESS 3 "for all other questions."

PRESS 2 "for all other questions."

DO NOT ENTER YOUR SSN OR EIN!!! When it asks you to access your account information, DO NOT ENTER ANYTHING!!!

AFTER it asks for your SSN a SECOND time:

PRESS 2 for "personal or individual tax questions."

It should then transfer you to an agent, expect a considerable wait.  Worked for me 30 May 2019.

[shatearashy9113]

For English

Press 1

Next press 2

Last press 3

[branjewell22]

I called four times today and go the same thing after following the directions listed. So frustrating.

[396248]

Thanks!

[396248]

Works 7/15/19! Read carefully I skipped over a line the first time I tried

[Alice75]

I didnt get my state tax refund of 90.00dollars yet who do i talk to about it

[spetchel]

I spent hours on my computer and phone trying to find a way to speak with an actual person at the IRS with no luck until I read this post .  It works like a charm!  My husband and I filed our return electronically nearly five months ago and still haven’t received our refund .  Trying to track it down with the IRS online is useless and trying to make contact with a live person was one of the more frustrating experiences I've had.  Thank you for this post!

[Jaichelle]

Worked for me 08.15.19! Thanks for sharing!