Live Telephone Assistance When calling, you may ask questions to help you prepare your tax return, or ask about a notice you have received.
Telephone Assistance for Individuals:
Toll-Free, 1-800-829-1040
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. your local time (Alaska & Hawaii follow Pacific Time).
Telephone Assistance for Businesses:
Toll-Free, 1-800-829-4933
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. your local time (Alaska & Hawaii follow Pacific Time).
Telephone Assistance for Exempt Organizations, Retirement Plan Administrators, and Government Entities:
Toll-Free, 1-877-829-5500
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Time.
Telephone Assistance for people who live outside the United States
Hours of availability vary by location. Please see our International Services page.
Face-to-Face Assistance In certain areas, IRS also has local offices you may visit to receive assistance.
IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TAC) are your source for personal tax help when you believe your tax issue cannot be handled online or by Phone, and you want face-to-face tax assistance.
To search for the Taxpayer Assistance Center closest to you,enter your 5-digit ZIP Code into the Office Locator