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What number do I call if I owe taxes?

Author

Mia Ramsey

Published May 22, 2026

You can call 1-800-829-1040 to get answers to your federal tax questions 24 hours a day.

How do I contact IRS about tax debt?

You may call the IRS at 800-829-1040 (see Telephone and Local Assistance for hours of operation) to discuss any IRS bill. Please have the bill and your records with you when you call. You have rights and protections throughout the collection process.

Can you pay taxes owed over the phone?

Pay by phone Call our automated telephone payment service on 0300 4560520. Select option 1 for Council Tax. You will be asked to quote your Council Tax account number shown on the front of your bill.

1-800-829-1040
Calling the IRS to Find Out How Much You Owe Individual taxpayers may call 1-800-829-1040, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time. Taxpayers representing a business may call 1-800-829-4933, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time.

Can I call the IRS to see if I owe taxes?

Contacting the IRS at 1-800-829-1040. You may choose to call the IRS to get more information on your outstanding tax bill.

Is there a call centre for income tax?

The Income Tax Department, in an effort to make it easier for taxpayers to find solutions to their queries, offers call centre services.

Which is the toll free number for income tax?

Aaykar Sampark Kendra: 1800-180-1961 (Toll free) for general queries associated with income tax, TAN and PAN. This facility is available between 8 AM and 8 Pm from Monday to Saturday.

Can a tax department ask for your PIN number?

The Income Tax Department NEVER asks for your PIN numbers, passwords or similar access information for credit cards, banks or other financial accounts through e-mail. The Income Tax Department appeals to taxpayers NOT to respond to such e-mails and NOT to share information relating to their credit card, bank and other financial accounts.

What is the phone number for the IRS?

This facility is available between 9 AM and 8 PM from Monday to Saturday. 080-46605200 (Helpline) and 1800-103-4455 (Toll free) for queries related to the notification, refund, processing and rectification of your Income Tax returns. This facility is available between 8 AM and 8 PM from Monday to Friday.