What is the contact number for the Internal Revenue Service?

The IRS contact number for individuals as of June 2015 is 1-800-829-1040, according to the agency. Hours are Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., according to the customer's local time.

Because calling the IRS can result in lengthy waits and provide only limited help, the IRS recommends that customers use IRS.gov whenever possible. Telephone calls allow taxpayers to get some assistance in tax return preparation and to ask about a notice. On IRS.gov, a taxpayer does not have to wait and can set up a payment plan, get a tax return transcript, make a payment, check refund status, and search for answers to frequently asked questions.