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.
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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.
There are two methods to reach a live person:
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.
By far the fastest option is to use software. Robots are simply better at this task than humans ever can be.
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.
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.
Do not call during these times (unless you are using Claimyr, which then you can order a callback 24/7 Monday - Sunday):
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.
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Tom Maxon
To all those having trouble reaching a human at IRS. I just ran across this video that gave me a shortcut to reach a human. Hope it helps! https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c
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