IRS ITIN Phone Number: Live Human Help

Thomas Maxon, CEO & Co-founder of Claimyr | last updated: 11/04/2023

Have you been dialing the IRS customer service phone line (800) 908-9982 to reach a human? This guide covers how to call and reach a live human at the IRS regarding your ITIN. Also, we provide you with a guaranteed way to speak with an agent within a few hours.

Calling the IRS ITIN Phone Number

Table of contents

✅ How to call the IRS and speak with a human using a shortcut
✅ How can I speak to a live person at the IRS?
✅ IRS hours of operation
✅ What is the best time to call the IRS?

How to call the IRS ITIN phone number and speak with a human using a shortcut

Use the widget below to find out the best times, how to call, and a guaranteed method to reach a live IRS ITIN customer service agent. If its too hard to call the IRS phone number below you can place an IRS ITIN call here to guarantee you reach a human.

For detailed instructions and additional tips on how to bypass automated menus and quickly Speak to a Live Person at the IRS, be sure to check out our comprehensive guide.

How can I speak to a live person at the IRS?

There are two methods to reach a live person:

1.) by calling manually over and over again, get on a long hold, and then hope the call doesn't drop -- and I'll show you how to do that,
2.) use a calling tool that dials for you, stays on hold, and forwards a call to your phone number when an agent is on the line. (RECOMMENDED)

If you specifically need assistance with your IRS Tax Return Transcript, you can follow our step-by-step guide on IRS Tax Return Transcript Request to contact the right department directly.

Option 2 (FAST): use a call app - time to a human rep = 5-40 min.

By far the fastest option is to use software. Robots are simply better at this task than humans ever can be.

Step 1: head to Claimyr
Step 2: select/search for "IRS ITIN"
Step 3: pay for Claimyr to call for you (yes it's a paid version, but it honestly works very well. You can research Claimyr before buying to be sure)
Step 4: kick back, relax, and wait for your phone to ring with an IRS agent on the line!

If you're dealing with identity theft issues, Claimyr also offers specialized assistance; simply follow Step 1 and then click on IRS Identity Theft Assistance to get directed to the right service.

IRS hours of operation

The IRS is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time.

For more detailed information or to speak directly with an agent, you can visit the IRS Customer Service page to find the appropriate phone number for your inquiries. Also another be sure to check with the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service as well.

What is the best time to call the IRS regarding ITIN?

Do not call during these times (unless you are using Claimyr, which then you can order a callback 24/7 Monday - Sunday):

👎 Monday mornings
👎 After 5 pm on any day
👎 Friday afternoons (as you'll likely not solve your issue until the following week)

But again, if you are using Claimyr's automated callback tool, then you will be able to place a call literally anytime during the day and get a callback soon after.

The best time to call the IRS is Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. ⚠️WARNING⚠️: please beware that you often need to dedicate an entire day to dialing over and over just to get on hold. Also, the IRS is notorious for dropping calls even when you finally do get on hold! So if you decide to start calling mid-week, due to excessive call volume, you may not be able to reach an agent until the following week or longer.

If you don't consider calling the IRS regarding tax return transcript a full-time profession, consider using a calling tool such as Claimyr to guarantee a callback with an agent on the line with zero hold time.