IRS PHONE DIRECTORY
IRS phone numbers by type of help.
Use the line that matches the taxpayer and issue. Specialty lines may keep different hours from the main individual and business numbers.
Information last verified August 31, 2026 against IRS.gov.| Who needs help | Phone number | Published hours | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals | 800-829-1040 | 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time | Questions about individual federal tax returns and accounts. |
| Businesses | 800-829-4933 | 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time | Business tax return and account questions. |
| Tax-exempt organizations | 877-829-5500 | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Questions about nonprofit and tax-exempt organization taxes. |
| Estate and gift taxes | 866-699-4083 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern | Questions involving Forms 706 and 709. |
| Excise taxes | 866-699-4096 | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern | Federal excise tax questions. |
| TTY/TDD | 800-829-4059 | See the applicable help-line hours | Telephone assistance for callers who are deaf or hard of hearing. |
| Local office appointments | 844-545-5640 | Varies by Taxpayer Assistance Center | Schedule an appointment for in-person assistance. |
Which number should an individual call?
The primary IRS individual assistance number is 800-829-1040. It is intended for questions involving individual federal tax returns and accounts. A notice or letter may provide a more specific number for that case; use the contact instructions on the notice when available.
Have identity information ready
Representatives must verify identity before discussing protected account information. The IRS tells individual callers to prepare taxpayer identification information, birth dates, filing status, and a prior-year return. Third-party callers and representatives need the relevant authorization and taxpayer information.