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Telephone Assistance 
When calling, you may ask questions to help you prepare your tax return, or ask about a notice you have received. Please be aware that when you conclude your discussion, the IRS's system will not permit you to return to your original responder.

Telephone Assistance for Individuals:Toll-Free, 1-800-829-1040 Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 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. – 7:00 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,  8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Local Time. 

​Telephone Assistance for people with hearing impairments:Toll-Free 1-800-829-4059 (TDD)Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. your local time (Alaska & Hawaii follow Pacific Time).For further information, see 
Tax Topic 102.

Telephone Assistance for Individuals who believe they may be a victim of Identity Theft: No Tax Administration Impact - Did not receive a notice from the IRS. Toll-Free 1-800-908-4490 (Automated and live assistance)Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. your local time (Alaska & Hawaii follow Pacific Time). For additional information, refer to the IRS's 
Identity Theft and Your Tax Records page.

​Telephone Assistance for people who live outside the United States Hours of availability vary by location. Please see the IRS's 
International Services page.

Face-to-Face Assistance In certain areas, IRS also has local offices you may visit to receive assistance.Page

Last Reviewed or Updated: 03-Sep-2013

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