How to contact the irs by phone?
IRS Telephone Assistance Numbers:
For Individuals: Toll-Free, 1-800-829-1040. Lines are open Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. your local time (Alaska & Hawaii follow Pacific Time).
For Businesses: Toll-Free, 1-800-829-4933. Lines are open Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. your local time (Alaska & Hawaii follow Pacific Time).
For Exempt Organizations, Retirement Plan Administrators, and Government Entities: Toll-Free, 1-877-829-5500. Lines are open Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Local Time.
For people with hearing impairments: Toll-Free 1-800-829-4059 (TDD). Lines are open Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. your local time (Alaska & Hawaii follow Pacific Time).
For Individuals who believe they may be a victim of Identity Theft: No Tax Administration Impact - Did not receive a notice from the IRS. Toll-Free 1-800-908-4490. Lines are open Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. your local time (Alaska & Hawaii follow Pacific Time).
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In the news, the number of refunds issued by the IRS has increased more than 18%, and the average refund is $3,317, up 4.6% compared to this time last year. Despite the delayed start, which was due to an overhaul of IRS computer systems and the 16-day federal government shutdown in October, taxpayers are submitting their returns more quickly this year. Read more at USA Today.