Account inquiries (help with letters, notices and levies on your wages or bank account)
- Adjustments (changes to tax account information or payments)
- Alien clearances (Sailing Permits)
- Assistance with Affordable Care Act tax provision questions for individuals.
Does IRS have live assistance?
Contact an IRS customer service representative to correct any agency errors by calling 800-829-1040. Customer service representatives are available Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time, unless otherwise noted (see telephone assistance for more information).
How to apply for the IRS acceptance agent program?
Complete Form 13551 (PDF), Application to Participate in the IRS Acceptance Agent Program, and attach the fingerprint card (if applicable). Complete the Mandatory Acceptance Agent training, print, sign and submit the certification form.
How does the federal government report to the IRS?
The basics to help entities explore their federal tax responsibilities. Government entities must provide statements to their employees and other recipients and then report the transactions to the IRS. Find out what issues may arise regarding how to report different types of income and benefits.
How does IRS identity theft victim assistance work?
You’ll receive a letter from the IRS acknowledging the IRS received your Form 14039 Your case will be assigned to our ‘Identity Theft Victim Assistance’ organization where it will be researched and resolved by an employee with specialized identity theft training.
When did the IRS Fresh Start program start?
If so, the IRS Fresh Start program for individual taxpayers and small businesses can help. The IRS began Fresh Start in 2011 to help struggling taxpayers. Now, to help a greater number of taxpayers, the IRS has expanded the program by adopting more flexible Offer-in-Compromise terms.
