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Where Can I Get IRS Tax Help, Forms & Publications?
The Internal Revenue Service provides free telephone assistance
and other services.
IRS Website
http://www.irs.gov
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Taxpayer Information
1-800-829-1040 (Monday - Friday 7am-10pm, Saturday 9am-5pm)
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For general information
If you received a notice and need help understanding what it
means.
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Taxpayer Forms & Publications
1-800-829-3676 (1-800-TAX-FORM)
To order IRS publications and forms by mail. Takes roughly 10
business days for current year forms, longer for past years
forms.
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TeleTax / Automated Refund Information
1-800-829-4477
Available 24 hrs a day via a touchtone phone
TeleTax provides a variety of pre-recorded messages explaining
various tax rules and topics. Check your tax return booklet
for a listing, or follow the instructions when calling.
Automated Refund Information provides recorded information concerning
the status of your refund, starting with the 30th day after
you file your return. Have your copy of your return in front
of you when you call, and key in the information requested.
This is the FIRST step to take if your refund seems to be delayed.
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Credit Card Payment Option
1-888-2-PAY-TAX (convenience fee applies)
For Current Year Federal Tax Payments & Estimated Tax Payments
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Hearing-Impaired
1-800-829-4059
Hearing-impaired individuals with access to TTY/TDD equipment
may call this number to ask questions or to order forms and
publications.
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FEDWORLD - Information, forms and publications online
BBS (not a toll-free call) 1-202-799-0221
Website http://www.irs.ustreas.gov/prod/
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Social Security Administration
1-800-772-1213
To verify social security numbers, dates of birth and last names.
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FMS Offset
1-800-304-3107
Number to call if you have Child Support issues
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IRS Tax Debt
1-800-829-8815
Number to call if you owe back taxes
Many local IRS offices also provide walk-in service, have most
forms and publications in stock (or will place an order for you),
and can provide information on programs such as Volunteer Income
Tax Assistance (VITA).