IRS phone number for individuals
The line dedicated for individuals to call the IRS is 1-800-829-1040, and the representatives are available from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday thru Friday.
The best time to call is early in the morning.
How do I get a person on the phone at IRS?
Getting a live person when you call the IRS can be a frustrating process. Fortunately, we can get to talk to a live person in less amount of wait time possible by applying the 10 steps below:
Step 1 – When you call the IRS, the first question the automated system will ask you is to choose your language.
Step 2 – Once you’ve set your language, do NOT choose Option 1 (regarding refund info).
Step 3 – Choose option 2 for “Personal Income Tax” instead.
Step 4 – Next, press 1 for “form, tax history, or payment”.
Step 5 – Next, press 3 “for all other questions.”
Step 6 – Next, press 2 “for all other questions.”
Step 7 – When the system asks you to enter your SSN or EIN to access your account information, do NOT enter anything.
Step 8 – After it asks twice, you will be prompted with another menu.
Step 9 – Press 2 for personal or individual tax questions.
Step 10 – Finally, press 4 for all other inquiries. The system should then transfer you to an agent.