IRS Payment Plan Phone Number and Hours
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IRS payment plan lines
Individuals: 800-829-1040. Businesses: 800-829-4933. Open 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. local time, Monday to Friday, with waits of about 15 minutes, longer on Mondays and near April.
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IRS payment plan phone numbers
Our licensed tax pros answer any hour and can make that IRS call for you, per the hours on the IRS help page.
| Who | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals | 800-829-1040 | 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. local time |
| Businesses | 800-829-4933 | 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. local time |
| Hearing impaired (TTY/TDD) | 800-829-4059 | Same hours |
How long is the hold on IRS lines?
From May to December, waits average about 15 minutes. From January to April they average about 8, and Mondays, Tuesdays and the days near the April deadline run longer.
Skip the queue: our licensed tax pros pick up any hour at (866) 627-6913.
What should you have ready for the call?
Have these ready so your tax pro can review your balance and your payment plan options.
- Your Social Security number and the IRS letter, if you have one.
- The tax years you owe for, and your latest return.
- The monthly amount you can pay, and the day of the month that suits you.
- Your bank routing and account numbers, if you want automatic withdrawals.
Can a tax pro handle the IRS for you?
Yes. A licensed tax pro answers 24/7 and makes the IRS call for you, with your written permission.
Setting up by phone costs $107, per the IRS payment plan page, and your tax pro checks whether a cheaper route fits. Your tax pro can also run a monthly figure with you, or try our payment plan calculator.
What to do now: skip the hold, call us
Unpaid tax grows at 7% per year, compounded daily, and penalties keep adding on top. Call now and a licensed tax pro reviews your balance free and starts your payment plan today.