Taxpayers may ask tax questions by calling the toll-free customer service line at 1-800-829-1040 for individual tax issues or 1-800-829-4933 for business-related tax issues. TTY/TDD users may call 1-800-829- 4059 to ask tax questions or to order forms and publications.

Can you go to jail for filing your taxes wrong?

You cannot go to jail for making a mistake or filing your tax return incorrectly. However, if your taxes are wrong by design and you intentionally leave off items that should be included, the IRS can look at that action as fraudulent, and a criminal suit can be instituted against you.

When to call the IRS for tax assistance?

The deadlines for individuals to file and pay most federal income taxes are extended to May 17, 2021. Get details on the new tax deadlines and on coronavirus tax relief and Economic Impact Payments. IRS live phone assistance is extremely limited at this time. For Economic Impact Payment questions, call 800-919-9835. Where’s My Refund?

Who are the best people to contact for tax help?

Jeremy Vohwinkle is a former financial advisor and retirement planning specialist who started a financial blog for Generation Xers. Janet Berry-Johnson is a CPA with 10 years of experience in public accounting and writes about income taxes and small business accounting for companies such as Forbes and Credit Karma.

Can you talk to a tax adviser on webchat?

Advisers can only talk to you about PAYE Income Tax. They will not be able to transfer you to another webchat team. Webchat is unavailable at the moment because of technical problems. Webchat is closed at the moment. All webchat advisers are busy at the moment. Advisers are available to chat. Speak to an adviser now .

Is there a toll free number to contact the IRS?

The IRS provides a few toll-free numbers to assist you, depending on your circumstance: 800-829-1040 for individuals who have questions about anything related to personal taxes, available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time 800-829-4933 for businesses with tax-related questions, available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time