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:

1. Select Language
2. Press #2 – Personal Income Tax
3. Press #1 – Forms, Tax History
4. Press #4 – All Other Questions
5. 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.

	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)

	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

	H&R Block Phone Number
Customer Service	1-800-472-5625
Emerald Card Customer Service	1-888-687-4722

	TPG Phone Number formerly (SBBT SANTA BARBARA BANK & TRUST) bank used by TurboTax if you opted to have fees withdrawn from refund
Customer Service	877-908-7228
	800-901-6663

	TaxAct Phone Number
Customer Service	1-319-373-3600

	Republic Bank Phone Number bank used by Tax Slayer if you opted to have fees withdrawn from refund
Customer Service	(866) 581-1040

	Liberty Tax
Customer Service	1-800-966-0868

	State Contacts
Check State Refund Status	State Income Tax Refund Sites

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