IRS phone wait, right now.
The right number for your question, whether it is open, and the best hour to call today.
800-829-1040 is open now
13 min
Expected hold right now. Best hour today: 7 a.m. (about 13 min).
I just calledEstimates from IRS published averages, updated with callers' reports.
The right number.
| Number | For | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 800-829-1040Call | Individuals (English, Spanish) | Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., your local time |
| 800-829-4933Call | Businesses | Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., your local time |
| 800-829-1954Call | Refund hotline (automated) | Hours not published by the IRS |
| 866-464-2050Call | Amended return status (automated) | Hours not published by the IRS |
| 800-908-4490Call | Identity Protection PIN | Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., your local time |
| 844-545-5640Call | Taxpayer Assistance Center appointments | Hours not published by the IRS |
| 877-777-4778Call | Taxpayer Advocate Service | Hours not published by the IRS |
| 800-304-3107Call | Treasury Offset Program (Bureau of the Fiscal Service) | Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Central time |
| 267-941-1000Call | International (not toll-free) | Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., Eastern time |
Identity letters (5071C, 4883C, 5747C): call only the number printed on your letter.
Hold time today
Expected minutes on hold by hour, 800-829-1040. From IRS published averages until callers report.
Season averages measured by the National Taxpayer Advocate, January 1 to April 18, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What is the IRS phone number for individuals?
800-829-1040, Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. your local time (Alaska and Hawaii follow Pacific time), closed on federal holidays.
When is the best time to call the IRS?
The IRS says waits are longer on Mondays and Tuesdays, during Presidents Day weekend and around the April deadline. The chart on this page shows today's expected hold by hour, updated with reports from callers.
How long is the IRS wait time?
In the 2026 filing season the National Taxpayer Advocate measured about 8 minutes on the individual income tax line and about 45 minutes on the installment agreement and balance-due line. Outside the season the IRS says waits average about 15 minutes.
Is the IRS open on weekends?
No. The phone lines with published hours are open Monday to Friday only.
Which number tells me who took my refund?
The Bureau of the Fiscal Service, 800-304-3107, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central time, for Treasury Offset Program offsets.
Sources
- IRS: Telephone assistance
- IRS: Contact my local office internationally
- IRS: Tax Topic 203 (Treasury Offset Program line)
- National Taxpayer Advocate: Objectives Report to Congress, FY 2027 (June 2026)
Checked against these sources on October 30, 2026.