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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