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The Daily Insight

Can I chat with someone from the IRS?

Author

Henry Morales

Published Apr 09, 2026

While IRS does offer live chat as a way to get help, they also have a phone number. The best phone number for IRS is their 800-829-1040 customer service phone number, and you can get the details and use our free call-back service by finding the link for it above and clicking it.

How do I speak to someone at the IRS about a stimulus check?

To speak with a live representative, you can call the IRS Economic Impact Payment line at 800-919-9835. The IRS says that many frequently asked questions will be answered on the automated recording, and then you will have an option to speak live with a representative.

How to talk to a real person at the IRS?

How to reach an actual person at the IRS Someone doesn’t just pick up on the second ring when you call the IRS. You have to go through a menu to get routed to find an agent for your issue, if one is available. The IRS telephone number is 1-800-829-1040, and they are available from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. local time, Monday thru Friday.

When to call the IRS for tax assistance?

The deadlines for individuals to file and pay most federal income taxes are extended to May 17, 2021. Get details on the new tax deadlines and on coronavirus tax relief and Economic Impact Payments. IRS live phone assistance is extremely limited at this time. For Economic Impact Payment questions, call 800-919-9835. Where’s My Refund?

What is the phone number for the IRS?

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.

How many times have we called the IRS?

We called the IRS 10,000 times from April 2016 to April 2017 between 8 AM EST to 11 PM EST (8 PM PST). These 10,000 calls were all made by our enQ automated calling software.