This phone number is the fastest way to get a real person on the phone at the IRS.
AUGUST 2024 UPDATE: This method has verified to works to talk to a human at the IRS.
We confirmed ourselves that this phone number and method is the fastest way to talk to a human on 2/18/2024.
Fastest Way to talk to a Human at the IRS
This is one of the fastest ways to talk to a human at the IRS. Here are the detailed steps to speak to HUMAN at the IRS:
- Dial the official IRS refund status number (800) 829-1040
- Press Option #1
- Press Option #2
- Ignore whatever they say and then press 000000
- Listen to automated message and just ignore whatever they say
- Stay on phone and you will be put through to someone
We can’t promise they will know what the hell they are talking about but the person asks you questions and you can be transferred as well.
Another way:
- Dial (800) 829-1040
- Press Option #1 for English
- Ignore everything they are saying.
- Press 3
- Ignore everything they are saying.
- Press 2
- They will say you are being transferred to the business tax line. That’s ok, they will still talk to you about your personal taxes.
- Ignore everything they are saying.
- Press 3
Please share with us if you find another way on the main tax discussion page.
More Phone Numbers to Call About a Tax Return, Tax Refund or Stimulus Payment
More IRS Phone Numbers
Although the main IRS phone number to check your tax refund status the IRS is 800-829-1040, below are other phone numbers that may get you help quicker depending on your situation.
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| The best numbers to call at the IRS | |
| IRS Check Refund Phone Number | 1-800-829-1040 1-800-829-1954 |
| IRS Amended Tax Return | 1-800-829-0582 ext. 652 or ext 633 |
| IRS ID Verify – Tax Payer Protection Hotline | 1-800-830-5084 If you were unable to ID Verify online or received the following notices: 4883C, 5071C, 5447C, 5747C, 6330C, 6331C |
| IRS Treasury Offset Program (TOPS) for Child Support, Student Loans, Delinquent State taxes, other Non-tax Debt | 1-800-304-3107 |
| IRS Received Letter or Notice | 1-800-829-0922 |
| IRS Levy Program | 1-800-829-7650 or 1-800-829-3903 |
| IRS Identity Theft: Identity Protection Specialized Unit (IPSU) Victims of ID Theft or if you already provided documentation and need to follow-up. | 1-800-908-4490 |
| IRS Order Transcript Phone Number | 1-800-908-9946 or 1-800-829-3676 |
| IRS Exams | Wage & Investment (W&I) 1-866-897-0177 Small Business/Self Employed (SBSE) 1-866-897-0161 |
| IRS Balance Due | Wage & Investment (W&I) 1-800-829-7650 Small Business/Self Employed (SBSE)1-800-829-3903 |
| IRS Request Installment Agreement | 1-800-829-3676 |
| IRS Automated Underreporter Program | 1-800-829-3676 |
| Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) | 1-877-777-4778 1-800-829-4059 |
| Request an Appointment at a Taxpayer Assistance Center (TAC) | 1-844-545-5640 |
| Other IRS numbers | 1-866-682-7451 ext 568 – 1095A/8962 Form Reconciliation 1-866-682-7451 ext 733 – Bank couldn’t process your direct deposit CP53A 1-866-682-7451 ext 569 – Advance Payments of PTC Letter 5596 1-888-841-4648 – e-Help desk Online Services Info Hotline (unable to register online) 1-800-829-0922 – CP05 Hotline 1-866-897-3315 – Delinquent Refund Hold CP63 |
| Do you owe prior years taxes to the IRS? | Delinquent tax payers will receive IRS notice that provides a specific number to call for their tax account info. |
| Links to IRS Services online | |
| Call your Local Tax Advocate | Find Local Tax Advocate Phone Number |
| Order an IRS Return Transcript or Account Transcript | IRS Transcript |
| Your Taxpayer Rights! | Your Rights! |
| Where’s My Refund | IRS Where’s My Refund? (WMR) |
Tax Preparers
These are other phones numbers you could use to check the status of your tax refund.
TurboTax Phone Number
 | The phone number to talk to a human at TurboTax. |
| Customer Service | 1-800-797-4625 |
| 1-800-446-8848 |
H&R Block Phone Number
 | The phone number to talk to a human at H&R Block. |
| Customer Service | 1-800-472-5625 |
| Emerald Card Customer Service Emerald Savings Emerald Advance | 1-888-687-4722 |
TPG Phone Number (formerly SBBT Santa Barbara)
 | The phone number to talk to a human at TPG (previously Santa Barbara Bank & Trust) which is the bank used by TurboTax if you opted have preparation fees withdrawn from your refund or applied for an advance. |
| Customer Service | 877-908-7228 |
| 800-901-6663 | |
| Check Status | taxpayer.sbtpg.com |
TaxAct Phone Number
 | Talk to a human at TaxAct. |
| Customer Service | 1-319-373-3600 |
Republic Bank Phone Number
 | Talk to a human at Republic Bank. This is the bank used by TaxSlayer if you opted to have preparation fees deducted from your refund. |
| Customer Service | (866) 581-1040 |
| Check Status | Republic Check Refund Status |
Liberty Tax Phone Number
 | Talk to a human at Liberty Tax |
| Customer Service | 1-800-966-0868 |
Tax Slayer Phone Numbers
 | Talk to a human at TaxSlayer |
| Customer Service | (706) 922-6741 |
 | Talk to a human at Free Tax USA |
| Customer Service | All customer support is provided through email or through direct messaging within the software. They do not offer phone support. [email protected] |
 | Talk to a human at Credit Karma |
| Customer Service | 888-236-5798 |
| Online | Submit Online Inquiry |
State Tax Refund Sites and Phone Numbers
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State Contacts |
| Check State Refund Status | State Income Tax Refund Sites |
Banks and Prepaid Cards
We have a forum here with all the different banks and prepaid cards.
Other phone numbers reported by our users.
Ask other what phone numbers they used to get answers in our live discussion: Where’s My Refund Live Discussion
Other Resources
Official IRS Refund Cycle Chart
The official IRS refund cycle charts have been eliminated. Every chart you find when you Google are estimates by the company or person who published the page. Each year we estimate the date which you can expect your tax refund based on experience from the prior years. Refund Cycle Chart Updated for the Year
Refund Cycle Chart
Use the New Refund Cycle Chart to get the best estimate when to expect your tax refund.
Report Mistreatment by IRS Employee
To report mistreatment by an IRS Employee or if you are aware of fraud, waste, mismanagement, and abuse in the IRS programs and operations, report it to the TIGTA
Transaction Code and Error Search
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