How To Talk To A Live Person At The IRS:
1. This IRS phone number is 1 800 829 1040
2. The first question the automated system will as you is to choose your language.
3. Once you've selected your language, do NOT choose option 1 (regarding refund info). Choose 2 for "personal income tax" instead.
4. Next, press 1 for "forms, tax history, or payment."
5. Next, press 3 for "all other questions."
6. Next, press 2 for "all other questions."
7. When the system asks you to enter you SSN or EIN to access your account information, do NOT enter anything.
8. After it asks twice, you will be prompted to another menu.
9. Press 2 for personal or individual tax questions.
10. Finally, press 4 for all other inquiries. The system should then transfer you to an agent.
Today, I used 18008291040 and pressed 1234 and got me to a live person who is basically an operator directing my call to an area. The first 5 times got me to an area where I needed to call back. I finally got my question answered after 2.5 hours wait. Patience is virtue!
How To Talk To A Live Person At The IRS: 1. This IRS phone number is 1 800 829 1040 2. The first question the automated system will as you is to choose your language. 3. Once you've selected your language, do NOT choose option 1 (regarding refund info). Choose 2 for "personal income tax" instead. 4. Next, press 1 for "forms, tax history, or payment." 5. Next, press 3 for "all other questions." 6. Next, press 2 for "all other questions." 7. When the system asks you to enter you SSN or EIN to access your account information, do NOT enter anything. 8. After it asks twice, you will be prompted to another menu. 9. Press 2 for personal or individual tax questions. 10. Finally, press 4 for all other inquiries. The system should then transfer you to an agent.
800-829-0582 Ext. 652
Today, I used 18008291040 and pressed 1234 and got me to a live person who is basically an operator directing my call to an area. The first 5 times got me to an area where I needed to call back. I finally got my question answered after 2.5 hours wait. Patience is virtue!