How do you call IRS hours?

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).

Does the IRS work 24 hours a day?

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. You can also order free publications on a wide variety of tax topics.

Is the IRS open 7 days a week?

The IRS only issued refunds once per week under the old system. They now issue refunds every business day, Monday through Friday (except holidays).

Does IRS work on Sundays?

Sunday: 12 a.m. (Midnight) to 7 p.m. Monday: 12 a.m. (Midnight) to 6 a.m. Tuesday: 3:30 a.m. to 6 a.m. Wednesday: 3:30 a.m. to 6 a.m.

What time does the IRS stop taking calls?

A good rule of thumb: Call as early in the morning as possible. Phones are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (your local time) Monday to Friday, except: Residents of Hawaii and Alaska should follow Pacific time.

Why are IRS wait times so long?

Sometimes con artists impersonate the IRS. Here’s how to protect your information, and yourself. The Internal Revenue Service says that its customer service phone number is experiencing lengthy wait times due to a record volume of incoming calls as taxpayers await refunds.

Does the IRS answer the phone?

Last year, many factors contributed to the IRS receiving a record number of telephone calls and answering the lowest percentage of calls in its history. Taxpayers sought information and assistance regarding delayed refund claims, unprocessed returns, and new tax legislation.

Why can’t I speak with someone at the IRS?

The main IRS phone number is 800-829-1040, but that’s not the only IRS number you can call for help or to speak to a live person….How to contact IRS customer service.

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Is the IRS working 24 hours a day?

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