Llame al IRS
As taxpayers, the need to contact the Internal Revenue Service can arise for several reasons. Whether it’s to ask a question about filing taxes, to dispute a discrepancy, or to make a payment, it’s crucial to know how to call the IRS customer service in a professional and timely manner.
Why can’t you reach a real person when you call the IRS? Each year, it is estimated that their customer service receives over 95 million telephone calls on its toll-free lines. Although answers to taxpayers’ questions can be found on the website, they are unwilling or unable to use these resources. They believe if they know the right number to call and know how to talk to someone at the IRS will provide them with more accurate answers than looking online. It’s important to note that the IRS representatives are available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m to 7 p.m local time unless otherwise noted. In the fiscal year 2018, only four out of ten taxpayers trying to reach an IRS live person succeeded. Let’s explore the best ways to contact Uncle Sam and some tips on navigating the process.
Best time to reach the IRS
The main IRS phone number is 800-829-1040, and the available hours are from 7 am to 7 pm local time Monday through Friday. This is also the number you can call to check the status of your refund. For business tax account, you can call 800-829-4333. The best time to call the IRS is early in the morning.
Prepárese antes de llamar a la línea directa del IRS
Before you contact the IRS, make sure you have all the required personal information.
- El número de teléfono del IRS relacionado con su necesidad.
- Social Security numbers and birthdates for any dependents you claimed on your income tax return.
- Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) letter if you don’t have a Social Security Number (SSN)
- Filing status – Single, Head of Household, Married Filing Joint or Married Filing Separate
- Prior-year tax return. The IRS agent may need to verify your identity before answering certain tax law questions
- Una copia de declaración de impuestos you’re calling about
- Cualquier carta o notificación que haya recibido
One benefit of calling the hotline is that you can reach a real person at the IRS who can provide assistance to your tax problem.
If you plan to call about your tax refund status, the IRS indicates that its phone and walk-in representatives can only research the status of your tax refund 21 days after you filed electronically; 6 weeks after you mailed your paper return; or you can call the IRS if Where’s My Refund directs you to contact the office.
How to speak to a live person at the IRS?
Trying to speak to a live person at the IRS can be a frustrating process, especially during the busy tax season. Fortunately, we’ve crafted a streamlined 10-step guide to help you swiftly connect with a live IRS agent in under five minutes, ensuring prompt assistance for your tax inquiries.
Después de marcar el 1-800-829-1040 o 1-800-829-0922 número, sigue estos pasos:
Paso 1 – La primera pregunta que le hará el sistema automatizado es elegir su idioma – Presione 1 para inglés o 2 para español.
Paso 2 – Una vez que haya configurado su idioma, NO elija la Opción 1 (con respecto a la información de devolución de impuestos).
Paso 3 – Elija la opción 2 de “Impuesto sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas” en su lugar.
Etapa 4 – Presione 1 para “formulario, historial fiscal o pago”.
Paso 5 – Presione 3 “para todas las demás preguntas”.
Paso 6 – Presione 2 “para todas las demás preguntas”.
Paso 7 – Cuando el sistema le pida que ingrese su SSN o EIN para acceder a la información de su cuenta, NO ingrese nada.
Paso 8 – Después de que pregunte dos veces, se le solicitará otro menú.
Paso 9 – Presione 2 para preguntas de impuestos personales o individuales.
Paso 10 – Finalmente, presione 4 para todas las demás consultas. Luego, el sistema debe transferirlo a un agente del IRS en vivo que puede ayudarlo con sus preguntas sobre impuestos.
For many, trying to reach a live person for IRS taxpayer assistance can be a frustrating process. Fortunately, the steps above, the right phone number, and some planning can get you to quickly talk to someone.
Other IRS phone numbers
Before you try to call the IRS, identify the tax issue you need the IRS help with to make the process easy. In addition to the main phone number: 800-829-1040, there are other numbers you can call for tax help. Here’s a list of other phone numbers and service hours to try so you can reach an IRS live person faster. They are available Monday to Friday: 7 am – 7 pm Local time except when noted.
- Para asistencia fiscal para personas sordas o con dificultades auditivas, llame al 1-800-829-4059
- Número de contacto del IRS para individuos: 1 (800) 829-1040
- Número de teléfono del IRS para empresas: 1 (800) 829-4333
- Número de contacto del IRS para víctimas de robo de identidad: 1 (800) 908-4490
- Servicio Nacional de Defensoría del Contribuyente: 1 (877) 777-4778
- Organizaciones Exentas, Administradoras de Planes de Retiro y Entidades Gubernamentales: 1 (877) 829-5500
- Línea de ayuda del IRS para Servicios Internacionales: 1 (267) 941-1000
- Lunes a viernes: 6 a. m. a 11 p. m., hora del este
Contact the local IRS office
If you call the IRS and still can’t reach a live agent by trying the federal IRS phone number to answer your tax questions, it’s time to think about other alternatives. One of the other alternatives is to use the Oficina del IRS cerca de mí tool to find a local IRS office next to your home. The local Taxpayer Assistance Center is a great resource to help you navigate complex tax issues. The local offices operate by appointment only, schedule an appointment by calling the number for that local IRS office or visit the IRS website: irs.gov. Appointment hours vary by specific tax issues and office locations.
When you receive a notice and need to call the IRS for assistance, look no further than the top right-hand corner of the notice or letter. Pay close attention, as this section contains vital information – a direct contact number to the specific department responsible for sending you the notice. Reading it diligently ensures you’ll connect with the right IRS department promptly. Cannot find that information, don’t hesitate to contact a tax professional at Servicios de contabilidad e impuestos de H&S for assistance – we are known to be solucionadores de problemas del IRS. You can also call the Taxpayer Advocate Service, an independent organization within the IRS. Find a Servicio Local de Defensoría del Contribuyente en su área, también pueden ayudar con los reembolsos del IRS.