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:
Dial (800) 829-0582 ext. 652
In the beginning DO NOT select Option #1 for refund. But then which button should you push to get a real person? The fastest way to talk to a human at the IRS after you select your language is to press Option #2, then Option #1, then Option #4 and finally Option #2.
Here are the detailed steps to speak to a HUMAN at the IRS:
- Select Language
- Press #2 – Personal Income Tax
- Press #1 – Forms, Tax History
- Press #4 – All Other Questions
- Make yourself a drink and sit on hold
Or, 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.
Then press 2 for personal or individual tax questions.
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IRS Phone Number |
| IRS Speak to a HUMAN (M-F, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. local) |
1-800-829-0582 ext. 652 |
| IRS Check Refund Phone Number | 1-800-829-1040 1-800-829-1954 |
| IRS Identity Theft – Identity Protection Specialized Unit (IPSU) – ID Verify | 1-800-908-4490 1-800-830-5084 – ID Verify |
| Other IRS numbers | 1-800-829-0582 ext 312 – Reference Code 1541 1-800-829-0582 ext 633 – Amended Returns 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 1-800-829-0922 – CP05 Hotline 1-866-897-0177 – Exams 1-866-897-3315 – Delinquent Refund Hold CP63 |
| IRS TeleTax Topics and Refund Status (24/7) | 1-800-829-4477 |
| 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. |
| IRS Automated Underreporter Program | 1-800-829-3009 |
| IRS Order Transcript Phone Number | 1-800-908-9946 or 1-800-829-3676 |
| IRS Treasury Offsets (Child Support, Student Loans, Non-tax Debt) | 1-800-304-3107 |
| IRS Levy Program | 1-800-829-7650 or 1-800-829-3903 |
| Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) | 1-877-777-4778 |
| Request an Appointment at a Taxpayer Assistance Center (TAC) | 1-844-545-5640 |
| 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) |
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Turbo Tax Phone Number |
| Customer Service | 1-877-908-7228 |
| 1-800-446-8848 | |
| 1-800-797-4625 | |
| Visa Card Support | 1-866-543-9160 |
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H&R Block Phone Number |
| Customer Service | 1-800-472-5625 |
| Emerald Card Customer Service | 1-888-687-4722 |
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TPG Phone Numberformerly (SBBT SANTA BARBARA BANK & TRUST) |
| Customer Service | 877-908-7228 |
| 800-901-6663 |
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TaxAct Phone Number |
| Customer Service | 1-319-373-3600 |
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Republic Bank Phone Numberbank used by Tax Slayer if you opted to have fees withdrawn from refund |
| Customer Service | (866) 581-1040 |
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Liberty Tax |
| Customer Service | 1-800-966-0868 |
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State Contacts |
| Check State Refund Status | State Income Tax Refund Sites |
Other Banks and Prepaid Cards – Click Here
Other Resources
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Where’s My Refund Live Discussion
IRS Refund Cycle Charts
The official IRS refund cycle charts have been eliminated and replaced with an IRS Information Guidelines for the Tax Preparation Community publication.
Other Resources
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thank you so much for the helpful hints.
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I file my taxes Feb 8 y it still saying process
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Still.no update since 1/24 have a TA so hopeful and optimistic. Congrats to those who got one today!! Put on your shoes and dance Bruno Mars style!!
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@kj: that’s awesome!
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Really worked. Got someone in 9 minutes
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I used the recommended advise posted above, I was on hold for less than 3 min. Thank you for the suggestion!
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I am going to call and cancel my TA request, at least for now.. If I don’t see some changes in the next week or so I will re-request one but for now I will keep rolling with the punches.. UGH. this is the WORST tax year yet.
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My brother finally got a letter to I’d verify what does that consist of just question to make sure he is who he says he is.
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@Rob: Happened to me last year. they will mail the check to you
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We efiled 2/3 accepted 2/3 mailed injured spouse had a ddd of 2/22 with a notice on the bottom of the page about tax offsets until today then now saying it’s applied to offset and nothing else both of us work had EIC and did IS claim last year also. So it’s Sunday and they aren’t open to call. Any idea if we could get our refund soon?
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Does anyone know what to say to the irs rep to get some info out of them
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Does anybody know how to get a human for the turbo tax visa. My refund is on there and I never received the card
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What do I do if I know my refund dpeosit is going to be rejected due to a wrong routing number? I had fees taken out so it is going to SBTPG. Am I ever going to get it now? I’m scared they will hold onto it like everyone else last year.
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@Justin: how do you know you are getting a letter? You have an 846?
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Why would I be getting a letter from irs today if refund is approved already
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@Mr. Blue: Depends on how you filed.UP TO 8 weeks if you mailed in the form by itself, 11 weeks if you efiled both, or 14 weeks if you mailed in both.
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