IRS contact information for customers

IRS Toll Free Numbers

IRS contact information for customers
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IRS Toll Free Numbers

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
For additional information, refer to our Identity Theft and Your Tax Records page.