Is the IRS 800 number open today?

Contact an IRS customer service representative to correct any agency errors by calling 800-829-1040. Customer service representatives are available Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time, unless otherwise noted (see telephone assistance for more information).

Who do I call about my tax return?

800-829-1040
To contact the IRS, call: Customer service — 800-829-1040. Lost IRS check — 800-829-1954. Refund status — 800-829-4477.

Can you call the IRS about your tax return?

You can call 1-800-829-1040 to get answers to your federal tax questions 24 hours a day. Tax forms and instructions for current and prior years are available by calling 1-800-829-3676. Automated refund information is generally available four to five weeks after you have filed your tax return.

Is there a delay on tax refunds?

Be aware that the IRS is still facing a backlog of unprocessed individual returns, 2020 returns with errors and amended returns that require corrections or special handling. And while refunds typically take around 21 days to process, the IRS says delays could be up to 120 days.

Why is the IRS taking so long to accept my return?

It is taking the IRS more than 21 days to issue refunds for some 2020 tax returns that require review including incorrect Recovery Rebate Credit amounts, or that used 2019 income to figure the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC).

Is there a phone number to contact the IRS by phone?

IRS live phone assistance is extremely limited at this time. For Economic Impact Payment questions, call 800-919-9835. Where’s My Refund? Expecting a refund? The IRS issues more than 9 out of 10 refunds in less than 21 days. 4 weeks after mailing your paper return. Where’s My Refund? directs you to contact us.

How do I check the status of my tax refund?

1 Check Refund Status 2 File a Return 3 Correct/Amend a Return. Telephone Assistance: IRS live phone assistance is extremely limited at this time. For Economic Impact Payment questions, call 800-919-9835.

How do I contact the IRS if I Lost my refund?

Your refund status To contact the IRS, call: Customer service — 800-829-1040 Lost IRS check — 800-829-1954

How do I contact the IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center?

The IRS operates local Taxpayer Assistance Center offices in every state. To see their local addresses and phone numbers, click on your state on the list of Taxpayer Assistance locations. Note: you can’t just show up at a local IRS office any time. You have to make an appointment. That IRS number is 844-545-5640.