1. General Assistance for Individuals
- Phone Number: 1-800-829-1040
- Hours: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time.
- Purpose: This is the main number for individual taxpayers. You can get help with filing your taxes, resolving issues with your account, making payments, and other tax-related questions.
2. Business Tax Assistance
- Phone Number: 1-800-829-4933
- Hours: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time.
- Purpose: For business owners seeking help with business-related tax issues, such as payroll taxes, deductions, and other business-related filings.
3. Refund Inquiries
- Phone Number: 1-800-829-1954
- Hours: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time.
- Purpose: For questions regarding your tax refund status.
4. TDD (Telephone Device for the Deaf) Assistance
- Phone Number: 1-800-829-4059
- Purpose: For individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, this number provides access to IRS services through a TDD machine.
5. Taxpayer Advocate Service
- Phone Number: 1-877-777-4778
- Hours: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time.
- Purpose: For individuals facing financial difficulties or problems that cannot be resolved through regular IRS channels. They offer free, independent assistance.
6. Identity Protection (IP PIN)
- Phone Number: 1-800-908-4490
- Purpose: If you're a victim of identity theft or need an Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN), this is the number to call.
7. Ordering Tax Forms and Publications
- Phone Number: 1-800-829-3676
- Purpose: To order paper forms, publications, or instructions from the IRS.
8. International Taxpayer Assistance
- Phone Number: 1-267-941-1000 (not toll-free)
- Purpose: For U.S. taxpayers living abroad who need assistance with tax-related issues.
9. Estate and Gift Tax Questions
- Phone Number: 1-800-829-4933
- Purpose: For questions about estate or gift taxes.