How to Contact the IRS
and the California Franchise Tax Board

Information

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Helpful Links

Certain taxpayers may qualify for free tax assistance.

If you’re having tax problems associated with financial difficulties or immediate threat of adverse action and you haven’t been able to resolve them with the IRS, the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) may be able to help you.

For other states check with your state Franchise

Additional options:

Individuals

(800) 829-1040
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Local Time

Businesses

(800) 829-4933
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Local Time

Non-profit Taxes

(877) 829-5500
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Local Time

Estate and Gift Taxes (Form 706/709)

(866) 699-4083
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM Eastern Time

Excise Taxes

(866) 699-4096
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time

Overseas Callers

Use our International Services page.

Callers Who Are Hearing Impaired

TTY/TDD (800) 829-4059

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Provisions For The Tax Season

 To process your tax returns, these are the methods to follow:

Fax Email Drop off Upload Mail

Drop off: Contact us for appointments.

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