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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nBut contacting IRS helpline numbers can sometimes be time-consuming, as IRS representatives receive a high volume of taxpayer inquiries each day. For this reason, you may want to get help from a tax professional to steer you in the right direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Consider H&R Block for help.<\/strong> With more than 10,000 office locations<\/a> around the country, staffed with tax experts who can help a variety of tax issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out the details below for more guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before you call IRS customer service, there might be easier ways to handle your questions. First, find out if you can get the information you need on the Internal Revenue Service website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While IRS helplines are valuable in certain situations, you can also visit www.irs.gov <\/a>to find:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learn how to research your IRS account.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When\u2019s the right time to call the IRS customer service line? Let\u2019s start by outlining when to contact the IRS by phone and what the IRS telephone lines don\u2019t handle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It can be productive for you to call if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n On a call, the IRS won\u2019t handle:<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are other Internal Revenue Service telephone numbers for important tax-related assistance. Use these IRS numbers to contact the IRS based on specific tax-related needs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Looking to pay a tax bill over the phone? To pay tax by credit card, call any of these non-governmental third-party sites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more information and payment instructions, view the Treasury.gov<\/a> website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Knowing the IRS hours of operation can help you plan your call. A good rule of thumb: Call as early in the morning as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The IRS phone hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (your local time) Monday to Friday, except:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wait times are higher at the beginning of the week, during Presidents Day weekend, and close to the filing deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can also visit your local IRS office for answers to tax inquiries. Find the IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center<\/a> closest to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you call the IRS, be ready with everything they will ask about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n First,you\u2019ll have to confirm your identity with your name, date of birth, and Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Then, provide your tax return information, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re calling on behalf of someone else, you\u2019ll need the person to be present with you to speak with the IRS. Or, they can authorize you to make the call with Form 8821<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can make the call more effective by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n IRS wait times can be long, but there are ways to avoid having to call the IRS altogether.<\/p>\n\n\n\n H&R Block is available to help avoid the direct need to contact the IRS. Here are a few ways we can lend a guiding hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n H&R Block tax pros can help you if you encounter IRS issues\u2014like paying unpaid balances or addressing an IRS notice, penalty, or a tax audit (audit support)<\/a>. Our tax pros will expertly guide you through the process by helping you understand the IRS inquiry and file the necessary documents to respond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learn more at our Audits and Tax Notices<\/a> page and contact your local H&R Block<\/a> to make an appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Need help filing your annual tax return? Whether you choose to\u00a0file with a tax pro<\/a>\u00a0or file with\u00a0H&R Block Online<\/a>, you can rest assured that we\u2019ll get you the biggest refund possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When you\u2019ve got federal tax questions, it may seem like calling the Internal Revenue Service telephone line is way to go. Examples include calling about your tax refund, making a payment arrangement, responding to a tax notice, or even just a general question. But contacting IRS helpline numbers can sometimes be time-consuming, as IRS representatives […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":68589,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"footnotes":""},"categories":[25,55],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20591","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-irs","category-forms"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"IRS website information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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File with H&R Block to get your max refund<\/h3>
Contact IRS by phone: What to call about, where to call, and when<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What to call the IRS about<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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What not to call the IRS about<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Internal Revenue Service telephone help by situation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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IRS payment phone number(s)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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IRS hours: The best times to call<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Get prepared for the IRS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How H&R Block can help so you don\u2019t have to contact the IRS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Get help with tax problems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Get help with your tax filing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n