IRS Hotlines and Toll-Free Numbers
IRS Telephone Lines and Hours of Operation
| Service | Telephone number | Hours of operation |
|---|---|---|
| IRS Tax Help Line for Individuals | (800) 829-1040 | M–F, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m., local time |
| Business and Specialty Tax Line | (800) 829-4933 | M–F, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m., local time |
| Practitioner Priority Service (Practitioners Only) | (866) 860-4259 | M–F, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m., local time |
| e-Help (Practitioners Only) | (866) 255-0654 | |
| Refund Hotline | (800) 829-1954 | Automated service is available 24/7 |
| Forms and Publications | (800) 829-3676 | M–F, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m., local time |
| National Taxpayer Advocate Help Line | (877) 777-4778 | M–F, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m., local time |
| Telephone Device for the Deaf (TDD): Forms, Tax Help, TAS | (800) 829-4059 | M–F, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m., local time |
| Electronic Federal Tax Payment System | (800) 555-4477 | 24/7 |
| Tax Exempt and Government Entities (TEGE) Help Line | (877) 829-5500 | M–F, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., local time |
| TeleTax Topics and Refund Status | (800) 829-4477 | 24/7 |
| Forms 706 and 709 Help Line | (866) 699-4083 | M–F, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m., local time |
| Employer Identification Number (EIN) | (800) 829-4933 | M–F, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m., local time |
| Excise Tax and Form 2290 Help Line | (866) 699-4096 | M–F, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., ET |
| Information Return Reporting | (866) 455-7438 | M–F, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., ET |
| Disaster or Combat Zone Special Hotline | (866) 562-5227 | M–F, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m., local time |
| FBAR and Title 31 Help Line |
(866) 270-0733 |
M–F, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., ET |
Page Last Reviewed or Updated: 20-Sep-2012
