IRS contact information for customers

The IRS provides toll free numbers for individuals and businesses who have questions or need assistance with their tax return or refund.

(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.

(800) 829-1040
IRS help line for individuals
This number is for filers who need procedural or tax law information or help to file.

(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.

(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.

(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.

(800) 829-4933
Employer Identification Number (EIN)
This number is provided for questions relating to EIN applications, questions and changes.

For Federal filing requirements provided by the IRS, click here