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Taxpayer Advocate Service (IRS)

A free, independent office inside the IRS that can help if you have not been able to fix a tax problem with the IRS, or if the problem is causing you financial hardship.

Call 1-877-777-4778Visit their site ↗

Good to know

It is free. They are busy: they say a reply can take up to two weeks. To open a case you can send Form 911. Talking to them does not extend a Tax Court date.

Before you call

Have ready

  • the IRS notice or letter, and what you have already tried with the IRS

They may ask

  • whether the problem is causing you financial hardship, for example losing your home, food, utilities or transport to work

They can

  • open a case and give you an advocate, for free
  • help when the IRS has not resolved your problem or has missed a date it gave you

They cannot

  • answer quickly at busy times: they say it may take up to two weeks to return your call
  • extend the date to petition the Tax Court

In the emergency guides: I got a tax bill or letter I can't pay or don't understand →

Phone
1-877-777-4778
Website
https://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/contact-us/
Hours
Call for current hours; a return call can take up to two weeks
Coverage
Nationwide (U.S.)
Languages
English
Last checked
October 10, 2026

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We list this organization because people told us it helped. We’re not affiliated with it, and we don’t speak for it. Last checked October 10, 2026: we opened its own site and confirmed this link and number. We don’t call the lines, and hours can change — their site has the latest.

Heavy moment? Call or text 988 — or we’re here.

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