Tips on Calling the IRS

If you need to talk to an IRS agent, you can call 800-829-1040 which is the tax help line. Give yourself about 45 minutes to be on hold so have a good book nearby to pass the time. Once you get an agent, I have found them for the most part to be very courteous, professional, and eager to help. Don't call on Mondays or Fridays as those are usually busier days for them. If you want your CPA to handle a matter with the IRS, usually the CPA needs to get a signed power of attorney form from you before the IRS will talk to him or her.