What is the fastest way to connect with the IRS?
What is the best time to get through to the IRS
A good rule of thumb: Call as early in the morning as possible. Phones are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (your local time) Monday to Friday, except: Residents of Hawaii and Alaska should follow Pacific time. Puerto Rico hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time.
Can I do a live chat with the IRS
IRS Customer Service, Online Live Chat
The IRS live chat feature can be found on many of their pages by clicking the "Start a conversation" button at the bottom of a limited number of IRS web pages. If you plan to chat with the IRS online, have your information ready for verification.
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What to do if you can’t get through to the IRS
If you can't reach a real person over the phone, you can contact your local IRS office. The Taxpayer Assistance Center operates by appointment only, where you can get help directly from an agent. The IRS also provides a great service called the Taxpayer Advocate. Click here to find a Taxpayer Advocate in your area.
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Can I meet with someone from the IRS
Before visiting an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center for in-person help with their tax issues, a taxpayer needs to call 844-545-5640 to schedule an appointment. All TACs provide service by appointment.
How long is the wait to speak to an IRS representative
Telephone service wait times can average 13 minutes. Some telephone service lines may have longer wait times. Telephone service wait times are higher on Monday and Tuesday, during Presidents Day weekend and around the April tax filing deadline.
How long do you stay on hold with the IRS
The effective hold time (the average amount of time on hold, including dropped calls) is 108 minutes. The IRS hold music is probably one of the most-heard pieces of music with over 100 million calls a year and long holds.
How do I talk to a real person at the IRS without waiting
Here's how to get through to a representative:Call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 during their support hours.Select your language, pressing 1 for English or 2 for Spanish.Press 2 for questions about your personal income taxes.Press 1 for questions about a form already filed or a payment.Press 3 for all other questions.
Can I talk to an IRS agent in person
You can visit your local IRS office for in-person tax help. Call for an appointment after you find a Taxpayer Assistance Center near you. IRS Offices are closed on federal holidays.
How do I talk to an IRS agent in person
Other Ways to Reach a Live Person at the IRS
But you must remember to book an appointment first. You cannot just go to your local IRS office unexpectedly. Call the IRS at 844-545-5640 and make an appointment early on.
How long is the wait to speak to someone at IRS
Telephone service wait times can average 13 minutes. Some telephone service lines may have longer wait times. Telephone service wait times are higher on Monday and Tuesday, during Presidents Day weekend and around the April tax filing deadline.
How hard is it to talk to someone at the IRS
Talking to someone at the IRS can be a challenge if you don't know how to reach a real human. It is not impossible, though. Before calling, you should make sure that you have all the information ready so you can confirm your identity.
Is the IRS answering phones
You're welcome to call the main IRS number Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time. The agency's average telephone service waiting time is 13 minutes during filing season (January through April) and 19 minutes off-season (May through December). Internal Revenue Service.
Why is it so hard to get through to the IRS
The IRS is already sitting on a backlog of almost 5 million pieces of mail from taxpayers and accountants — on top of a backlog of 6 million unprocessed individual tax returns, according to the NTA. Both logjams are causing holdups and delays in processing returns and solving taxpayer problems, experts say.
How do I talk to a real person at the IRS
Contact an IRS customer service representative to correct any agency errors by calling 800-829-1040 (see telephone assistance for hours of operation).
Has anyone been able to talk to IRS
The IRS' main telephone line (800-829-1040) connects taxpayers to live assistors who may be able to help with certain tax-related questions. The helpline is open Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time.
What phone number is 800 829 0922
Visit www.irs.gov/paymentplan for more information on installment agreements and online payment agreements. You can also call us at 1- 800-829-0922 to discuss your options. For information on how to obtain your current account balance or payment history, go to www.irs.gov/balancedue.
How can I ask a question to the IRS
Call the IRS toll free at 800-829-1040 or make an appointment to visit an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center (TAC).
What is the average wait time to talk to the IRS
Filing Season
Telephone service wait times can average 13 minutes. Some telephone service lines may have longer wait times. Telephone service wait times are higher on Monday and Tuesday, during Presidents Day weekend and around the April tax filing deadline.
What is the average wait time for the IRS phone call
Filing Season
Telephone service wait times can average 13 minutes. Some telephone service lines may have longer wait times. Telephone service wait times are higher on Monday and Tuesday, during Presidents Day weekend and around the April tax filing deadline.
Why does the IRS take so long to answer the phone
The Internal Revenue Service says that its customer service phone number is experiencing lengthy wait times due to a record volume of incoming calls as taxpayers await refunds. Tax officials says using the IRS' online tools will help taxpayers who are seeking help to avoid extended hold times.