You can call 1-800-829-1040 to get answers to your federal tax questions 24 hours a day. Tax forms and instructions for current and prior years are available by calling 1-800-829-3676.
A good rule of thumb: Call as early in the morning as possible. Phones are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (your local time) Monday to Friday, except: Residents of Hawaii and Alaska should follow Pacific time.
Negotiating with the IRS is the most effective way of dealing with your case, and the cheapest. If the IRS does not respond favorably you can always hire an attorney or go to a tax relief agency.
All TACs provide service by appointment. The Contact Your Local Office tool on IRS helps taxpayers find the closest IRS TAC, the days and hours of operation, and a list of services the TAC provides. Once they make an appointment, taxpayers will receive an automated email to the address they provide.
If your address has changed, please call 1-800-829-8374 or visit .irs . Please check here if you've included any correspondence. Write your Social Security number , the tax year (2011), and the form number (5329) on any correspondence.
Online is preferred as it is the fastest method to receive your EIN. If the "responsible party" (see below for additional information) is an entity with an EIN previously obtained online, the applicant must use a different application method. The application is open on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern time.
In your formal protest, include a statement that you want to appeal the changes proposed by the IRS and include all of the following: ∎ Your name, address, and a daytime telephone number. ∎ List of all disputed issues, tax periods or years involved, proposed changes, and reasons you disagree with each issue.
A tax position is classified as a position taken by an organization in a prior tax return or one that it anticipates taking in a subsequent tax return to compute the present or deferred tax assets and liabilities. A tax position may result in a permanent decrease or deferral of the amount of income tax owed.
Use Form 3949-A to report alleged tax law violations by an individual, a business, or both. CAUTION: DO NOT USE Form 3949-A: o If you suspect your identity was stolen.
You can contact us by phone if you need help with a tax account issue (we'll need your name and social security number to resolve any issues). You can use the following phone numbers: 800-829-1040 for individuals (Form 1040 filers) 800-829-4933 for business callers.