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800-908-4490.

Identity Protection PIN. Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., your local time. No reissue from November to mid-January.

800-908-4490 is open now

17 min

Expected hold right now. Best hour today: 7 a.m. (about 17 min).

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Estimates from IRS published averages, updated with callers' reports.

Hold time today

Expected minutes on hold by hour, 800-908-4490. From IRS published averages until callers report.

09177a.m.9a.m.11a.m.1p.m.3p.m.5p.m.
8 minaverage hold, individual line, 2026 season (67% reached)
45 mininstallment and balance-due line (31% reached)
20 minidentity (Taxpayer Protection Program) line (19% reached)

Season averages measured by the National Taxpayer Advocate, January 1 to April 18, 2026.

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Questions people ask

What are the hours for 800-908-4490?

Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., your local time.

What should I have ready before calling?

Your SSN or ITIN and date of birth, your filing status, last year's return, and any IRS letter you received. A third party needs Form 8821 or Form 2848.

Sources

Checked against these sources on October 30, 2026.