How to Talk to a Human at IRS

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:

  1. Dial (800) 829-0582
  2. DO NOT selection Option #1 for English.
  3. Wait until the automated voice finishes talking.
  4. When asked, enter extension 652.
  5. Make yourself a drink and sit on hold.
talk to a human at the IRS

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)
TurboTax Refund Status

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 Refund Status

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

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bank used by TurboTax if you opted to have fees withdrawn from refund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

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

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

Liberty Tax
Customer Service 1-800-966-0868
State Refund Taxes

State Contacts
Check State Refund Status State Income Tax Refund Sites

Other Banks and Prepaid Cards  – Click Here

Other Resources

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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.

IRS 2020 Refund Cycle Chart

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  1. PIRATE99

    called number above

    filed 2-15 and accepted they answered in 1 minute

    they know nothing

    still being processed

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  4. Bex in Cali

    So, even if we don’t get an 846 should we at least get an update with a code showing why? Fingers crossed that doesn’t happen… But at least you’d know…?

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