The IRS provides toll free numbers for individuals and businesses who have questions or need assistance with their tax return or refund.
1-800-829-1954 Refund Hotline This number is for 1040-type filers who need to check on their income tax refund. Information you will need in order to find out the date of your expected refund:
The primary SSN on your income tax return
The whole dollar amount of your expected refund
The filing status claimed on your income tax return
*Please note: In order to check the status of your income tax refund, your return must have been accepted by the IRS at least 5 days prior to calling this number.
1-800-829-1040 IRS help line for individuals
This number is for filers who need procedural or tax law information or help to file.
1-800-829-3676 Forms and Publications
This number is for individuals, businesses and tax practitioners who need IRS tax forms, instructions and related materials and tax publications.
1-800-829-4059 Telephone device for the deaf
This number is for hearing-impaired taxpayers who need tax law or procedural information relating to filing their returns(TDD) or who need information or assistance relating to their accounts.
1-888-796-1074 Extension to file
This number is for individual filers who want to submit an extension to file for a 1040-series return via telephone.
1-800-829-4933 Employer Identification Number (EIN)
This number is provided for questions relating to EIN applications, questions and changes.
1-800-908-4490 For Individuals who believe they may be a victim of Identity Theft