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IRS Letter Phone Number: Live Human Help

Thomas Maxon, CEO & Co-founder of Claimyr | last updated: 04/18/2024

Have you been dialing the IRS letter phone number (833) 678-7020 to reach a human? This guide covers how to call and reach a live human at the IRS about your letter. Also, we provide you with a guaranteed way to speak with an agent within a few hours.

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How to call the IRS letter 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 customer service agent regarding your letter. If it's too hard to call the IRS phone number below, you can place a call about my IRS letter here to guarantee you reach a human.

Don't see the same phone number here as on the letter they sent you? Check out our complete guide to IRS letter and notices and their phone numbers.

If you want to reach a different department, check out this complete list of IRS phone numbers to find the right department for your needs.

For those specifically dealing with IRS Letter 6330C, you can find detailed contact information and tips on how to address your concerns by visiting our dedicated page on the IRS Letter 6330C Phone Number.

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

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've received the specific IRS Letter 6331C and need detailed guidance on how to address it, visiting our comprehensive guide on the IRS Letter 6331C Phone Number can provide you with step-by-step instructions to connect with the right department.

Option 1 (SLOW): call manually - time to a human rep = 2+ hours.

Below is the best way to dial through their menu faster:

Dial (833) 678-7020

  • Step 1: wait 10 seconds
  • Step 2: press 1
  • Step 3: wait 1 minute and 10 seconds
  • Step 4: press 3

At this point, the IRS will either tell you they're too busy to take your call or you'll be put on hold.

If you're calling in response to a specific inquiry such as the IRS Letter 5747C, you can find direct contact information and additional tips at our detailed guide on the IRS Letter 5747C Phone Number to potentially reduce your waiting time.

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 Letter"
  • 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!

For detailed guidance on how to specifically address the IRS Letter 5071C, you can follow our step-by-step instructions on the IRS Letter 5071C Phone Number page to ensure you're well-prepared before Claimyr connects you to a representative.

IRS hours of operation

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

If you've received a notice and need to contact the IRS outside of standard business hours, our guide on the IRS Letter 5447C Phone Number provides additional information on how to reach them regarding specific issues.

What is the best time to call the IRS about my letter?

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 your letter 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.

IRS Letters 5747C, 5447C, 5071C, 6331C, 6330C, 4883C phone numbers

Look through this list to find your letter that matches the number on the IRS notice you received. If you cannot find your letter below, please hit the "support" tab below and we'll walk you through how to call the number of your letter not mentioned here:

  • IRS Letter 5747C: 800-830-5084. Before you start dialing, check out this article on IRS Letter 5747C to find the combination to get through the IRS letter phone menu much faster.

  • IRS Letter 5447C: 800-830-5084. Before you start dialing, check out this article on IRS Letter 5447C to find the combination to get through the IRS letter phone menu much faster.

  • IRS Letter 5071C: 800-830-5084. Before you start dialing, check out this article on IRS Letter 5071C to find the combination to get through the IRS letter phone menu much faster.

  • IRS Letter 6331C: 800-830-5084.Before you start dialing, check out this article on IRS Letter 6331C to find the combination to get through the IRS letter phone menu much faster.

  • IRS Letter 6330C: 800-830-5084.Before you start dialing, check out this article on IRS Letter 6330C to find the combination to get through the IRS letter phone menu much faster.

  • IRS Letter 4883C: 800-830-5084. Before you start dialing, check out this article on IRS Letter 4883C to find the combination to get through the IRS letter phone menu much faster.